Clayton R. Hildreth, 51, of Dillon, was arrested Wednesday after arriving at a Boise home where police say he planned to meet a 14-year-old-girl. He was carrying a gift of intimate apparel, according to a press release from the Boise Police Department.
Hildreth was charged in federal court in Boise with one felony count of using the Internet to knowingly attempt to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity. The charge carries a penalty of five to 30 years in prison with a fine of up to $250,000.
Hildreth told officers that he travels to Boise often and the police are fearful there may be more victims.
Boise officers said they are working with the Dillon police and Beaverhead County Sheriff's office. Sheriff Bill Briggs did not return phone calls Friday, and Dillon Police Chief John Gutcheck was out of town.
Boise officers are asking anyone who may have had questionable contact with Hildreth to call (208) 373-5406.
On Friday, Hildreth was released on a $50,000 bond following a detention hearing.
Conditions of the release include no travel outside of Montana, with the exception of Idaho court, allowing law enforcement to search his home and business, terminate his contract with his Internet provider and no unsupervised contact with minors.
Hildreth is married and has five children.
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