Man gets 40 years in prison for child sexual abuse
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 weeks, 3 days AGO
A man who sexually abused two children will spend decades in prison.
Jeremiah D. Kamp, 31, pleaded guilty in October of last year to two counts of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 16, both felonies punishable by up to 25 years in prison.
First District Judge Regina McCrea sentenced Kamp last week to 40 years in prison with parole eligibility after 20 years.
According to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Kamp sexually abused two children, aged 11 and 13, between 2024 and 2025.
Kamp had previous convictions for petit theft, driving without privileges and injury to a child. Prosecutors said he was on probation for burglary and possession of a controlled substance during the period when he abused the children.
In February, First District Judge Ross Pittman found Kamp to be in violation of the terms of his probation. Pittman revoked Kamp’s probation and imposed an eight-year sentence for burglary, as well as a seven-year sentence for possession of a controlled substance.
During last week’s sentencing, McCrea ordered that Kamp’s 40-year sentence run consecutively to his other sentences.
ARTICLES BY STAFF REPORT
Level 2 evacuations called near Mattawa, clear as of 9 p.m. Monday
MATTAWA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office has called a level two fire evacuation (Get Set) in Mattawa near the area of Road U Southwest and Road 24.7 Southwest Monday at 6:30 p.m. Radio traffic reported the fire to be around 2 to 3 acres. The evacuation was removed at 8:40 p.m. after the fire was contained, according to GCSO.
People asked to avoid area of Clink Road Northeast in Cascade Valley
CASCADE VALLEY — People are being asked to avoid the area at the intersection of West Valley Road and Clink Road Northeast due to substantial police activity, according to an announcement from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Auditions open in July for Masquers’ ‘Anastasia the Musical’
SOAP LAKE — The Masquers Theater will hold auditions for “Anastasia: the Musical” next month. Auditions will take place at 6 p.m. July 17 and 2 p.m. July 18, according to an announcement from the Masquers Theater. Children 7 and older and adults of all experience levels are encouraged to audition. All roles are available, according to the announcement. Those auditioning should be prepared to sing songs listed in the audition material packet – ideally one associated with the role they are pursuing – and will also participate in a cold reading. Auditions will be recorded as part of the casting process.