Trial set for alleged child luring
KAYE THORNBRUGH | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years, 10 months AGO
Kaye Thornbrugh is a second-generation Kootenai County resident who has been with the Coeur d’Alene Press for six years. She primarily covers Kootenai County’s government, as well as law enforcement, the legal system and North Idaho College. | December 1, 2021 1:00 AM
COEUR d’ALENE — A man accused of attempting to lure a child at Independence Point this summer is expected to stand trial in January.
John M. Randolph, 42, of Coeur d’Alene, is charged with enticing of a child, a misdemeanor.
The charge stems August, when Randolph allegedly approached a 10-year-old boy near Coeur d’Alene Parasail at Independence point.
Randolph allegedly told the boy he was his father and asked if he wanted to go boating or parasailing.
The boy became frightened and ran to Coeur d’Alene Parasail employees for help, according to court documents.
Employees reportedly confronted Randolph, who continued presenting himself as the child’s father before walking away.
Coeur d’Alene police located Randolph nearby.
When questioned, he allegedly said he was the child’s father. He repeatedly referred to the child as a girl, police said.
Police arrested Randolph at the scene and transported him to jail.
Randolph posted $300 bail. He has pleaded not guilty to the charge.
A jury trial is scheduled to begin Jan. 31.
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