Pocatello — A 63-year-old man has been charged with one felony count of lewd conduct with a minor after a 16-year-old victim reported he was touched inappropriately when staying at the man’s hotel room.

Edwin Lyle Negrin of Rexburg was charged with the felony count on Feb. 27, where he faces a potential punishment of up to life in prison if he is found guilty.

According to court documents, on Dec. 31, investigators from the American Falls Police Department contacted the Pocatello Police Department after the victim was arrested.

The victim was being investigated for allegedly having inappropriate sexual conduct with another minor.

During the investigation into the victim, it was discovered that the victim was allegedly sexually abused by Negrin.

The investigators with AFPD reported Neg

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