A 57-year-old Caldwell man is being held on a $1 million bond after the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested him on felony charges accusing him of sexually abusing two minor girls at his home. Rojelio Lujan was taken into custody on Thursday and was arraigned at the Canyon County Courthouse on Friday, facing seven separate felony counts tied to the allegations.
According to kivitv.com, the sheriff’s office said the allegations involved sexual contact with two minor females at Lujan’s Caldwell residence. Canyon County Sheriff’s detectives investigated the claims before the arrest, and investigators believe there may be other victims, though that possibility has not been confirmed.
Charges Span Multiple Felony Counts
Lujan faces three counts of sexual abuse of a child under 16, one count of lewd conduct with a child under 16, and one count of forcible penetration by use of a foreign object, according to KBOI. He also faces two counts of sexual battery of a minor child aged 16 or 17, per the same outlet’s reporting. Lujan was arrested on Thursday.
The charges reference provisions under Idaho law, including a statute covering sexual contact with 16- and 17-year-olds by someone at least five years older, according to the Idaho State Legislature.
Sheriff Thanks Victims for Coming Forward
Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue said the community has a duty to protect vulnerable people, especially children, and thanked detectives for their diligent work on the case. Donahue also recognized the victims for their bravery in coming forward, saying their courage made the arrest possible.
The sheriff’s office said no additional information would be released at this time as the investigation continues. Anyone with information about Lujan is asked to contact the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office at 208-454-7531 or Crime Stoppers at 208-343-COPS.
