Sentencings for 15 and 25 years in child sex abuse cases

A Hayden man and a Post Falls man were each sentenced to prison in two separate cases involving children who were sexually abused.

Joel A. Bradbury, 39, was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison. Bradbury, of Hayden, was previously convicted of sexual abuse of a child under 16. His victims were a 10-year-old and a 6-year-old.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Adam Johnson recommended the maximum prison sentence of 25 years with parole eligibility after 10 years. District Judge Scott Wayman sentenced Bradbury to 15 years with parole eligibility after five years.

In a news release from the Kootenai County Prosecutor’s Office, Prosecuting Attorney Stanley Mortensen thanked Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Perez for prosecuting the case and the Post Falls Police Department for investigating the case.

“Particularly, Stanley T. Mortensen expresses appreciation for the victims who came forward and reported the conduct,” said the release.

Ronald Brown, 32, was sentenced Nov. 1 to 25 years in prison. Brown, of Post Falls, was convicted of sexual abuse of a child under 16.

Prior to the sentencing hearing, Brown disclosed that he had sexually offended with three additional children. Although Brown did not disclose the ages or identities of these children, he disclosed that he began engaging in the conduct when he was 24. Brown outlined support from multiple community members, including a pastor at the church where Brown was reportedly a youth leader.

Criminal Chief Deputy Laura McClinton recommended the maximum prison sentence of 25 years with no possibility of parole. District Judge John Mitchell sentenced Brown to 25 years in prison with parole eligibility after 24 years.

In a news release from the Kootenai County Prosecutor’s Office, Prosecuting Attorney Stanley Mortensen thanked former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Perez and Laura McClinton for prosecuting the case and Detective J.D. Putnam of the Post Falls Police Department for investigating the case.

Mortensen also thanked all others who supported the child victim throughout the proceedings.

“Stanley T. Mortensen praises the bravery of the young child in coming forward and is grateful for the child’s family believing the child and taking appropriate steps to protect the child and report the allegations to law enforcement," said the release. “The Kootenai County Prosecutor’s Office supports victims of crime, particularly children who have been abused by the hands of a trusted adult. This type of conduct is among the worst in society and we appreciate all who work to protect children.”