Bannock County official charged with sexual abuse of a minor and placed on leave

BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho — A Bannock County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been charged with two counts of sexual abuse of a minor and placed on administrative leave. Trevor A. Ranere faces up to 50 years in prison if convicted, according to court records and the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).

BCSO said Ranerewas was placed on administrative leave and forced to surrender his gun and badge on June 26. Sheriff Tony Manu said the young woman’s courage in coming forward was commendable.

“This is a sad day for me as sheriff and for the men and women of this office who serve this community with dedication and honor every day. This incident should not reflect badly on them and their good work,” Manu said.

Ranere is scheduled to appear in court on July 10 at 1:15 p.m.

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