FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 17, 2025
Terry Delonnie Sentenced to Serve at Least 19 Years in Prison Following Probation Violations and New Conviction
Caldwell, ID – On April 15, 2025, the Honorable Judge Randall Grove sentenced Terry Delonnie, a convicted sex offender, to a minimum of 19 years in prison for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender and as a Persistent Violator. This sentence follows Delonnie’s repeated violations of probation and a disturbing pattern of predatory behavior in the community.
Delonnie was sentenced to 15 years fixed for the new charges, and his probation for previous convictions was revoked. This resulted in an additional 4 years fixed and 21 years indeterminate stemming from his 2021 convictions for Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 16 and Sexual Exploitation of a Child. The court ordered the sentences to run consecutively, ensuring Delonnie will serve at least 19 years before being eligible for parole.
History of Predatory Conduct
Delonnie was the subject of multiple investigations beginning in 2020, after repeated reports of indecent exposure, child enticement, and sexually abusive behavior towards minors as young as seven years old. Detectives from the Caldwell Police Department linked him to numerous incidents, including:
- Masturbating outside the windows of minor girls
- Attempting to lure children with money
- Making sexually explicit requests to minors
- Possessing child sexual abuse material involving children ages 5 to 12
Following his 2021 conviction, Delonnie was sentenced to a “rider” program—a rehabilitative option—and was released to probation in September 2022.
Probation Failures and Further Violations
While on probation, Delonnie failed to comply with critical supervision requirements, including refusing to take mandatory polygraph tests, missing treatment appointments, and accessing unmonitored internet devices. He also violated geographic restrictions by frequenting areas where children congregate and by residing within 500 feet of Caldwell High School, directly violating his conditions.
Detectives and probation officers noted that Delonnie actively deceived authorities, concealed his residence and movements, and continued behavior consistent with his previous offenses. Surveillance confirmed he was regularly traveling to parks, lakes, and schools to observe minors.
Judge Grove noted during sentencing that Delonnie demonstrated clear non-compliance and continued to pose a significant threat to the community. The Canyon County Prosecutor’s Office had sought a sentence of life imprisonment.
“This sentence reflects the seriousness of Mr. Delonnie’s predatory conduct,” said Canyon County Prosecutor Chris Boyd. “I am so thankful to our incredible law enforcement partners at the Caldwell Police Department, as well as our investigator, Amber Walker, and Deputy Prosecutor Virginia Bond. This team worked diligently to make sure justice was served in this case. My office is committed to protecting our community, especially its most vulnerable members, from dangerous sex offenders who continue to pose a danger to children.”
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For more information, please contact our Prosecuting Attorney’s Office at (208)-754-7391