Arrested: Ahmed Abdulridha, 54, Boise
Charge: Lewd Conduct with Child Under 16 (F)
On January 19, 2026, Boise Police began investigating a report of lewd conduct involving a child under 16-years-old. The suspect was identified as Ahmed Abdulridha, and after further investigation, he was arrested without incident and booked into the Ada County Jail on January 22, 2026.
During the course of the investigation, detectives with the Boise Police Special Victim’s Unit learned the suspect was often alone with children for a variety of reasons. He occasionally worked with at-risk youth or was a caretaker for other children who were known to him. Anyone with additional information about the suspect or who is aware of additional victims is asked to call Ada County Dispatch at 208-377-6790.