Khidhr Odom, a former Summit County resident, was arrested in Aurora on April 16 and extradited to Summit County this week on new sexual exploitation of a child charges, authorities said. Odom, who was on probation at the time of the arrest, now faces two counts that the sheriff’s office classifies as class 4 felonies. He was released on a $15,000 bond on April 18 and remains under investigation.
How Investigators Say It Unfolded
According to a Summit County Sheriff’s Office post, detectives received an Internet Crimes Against Children tip on April 13 and traced multiple images to a device they allege belonged to Odom. Working off that lead, detectives coordinated with the Aurora Police Department to locate Odom on April 16, arrest him, and then extradite him to the Summit County Detention Facility. Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons wrote that “sensitive investigations like these take teamwork” and publicly thanked Aurora officers for their assistance.
Past Case And Sentencing
Odom first drew law enforcement attention in April 2024 after an earlier ICAC tip led to a search warrant and an arrest. A later plea deal resulted in a 90-day jail term and a four-year probation period with a deferred sentence, Summit Daily reported. According to that report, the sentence, imposed on Oct. 13, 2025, also required him to register as a sex offender and participate in treatment.
Arrest, Extradition And Bond
In its latest update, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office said investigators learned Odom had moved to Aurora before the most recent ICAC tip came in. Aurora officers helped identify and detain him so Summit County detectives could take custody and transport him back north to the detention facility. The new booking resulted in two counts being filed on April 20, and officials emphasized that arrests are based on probable cause. The sheriff’s office also indicated that Odom was released after posting a $15,000 bond on April 18.
Where To Report Tips
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Taylor Piper or Summit County’s non-emergency dispatch, and they also encourage reports to the national CyberTipline. Local outlets list Detective Piper’s number as 970-423-8958 and county dispatch at 970-668-8600. The CyberTipline can be reached by phone at 1-800-843-5678 or online at CyberTipline, as reported by Denver7.
What ICAC Does
The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program is a nationwide network that helps local agencies investigate online child exploitation. It consists of 61 coordinated task forces representing more than 5,400 federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, according to a press release from Sen. Richard Blumenthal's office. Investigators said cyber tips and digital forensics played a central role in the probe in this case.
Legal Note
The sheriff’s release classifies the new counts as class 4 felonies. Under Colorado law, class 4 offenses can carry prison terms and other penalties that vary based on the specific statute and a defendant’s criminal history, according to Colorado statutes. As with all suspects, Odom is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
