Mountain Home Priest Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Abuse

Idaho Press-Tribune
July 22, 2016

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The priest over the Roman Catholic parish in Mountain Home, formerly of Weiser, was arrested Thursday, according to Mountain Home Police.

The Rev. Victor Jagerstatter was arrested Friday and booked into the Elmore County Jail on suspicion of sexual abuse and exploitation of a vulnerable adult.

Jessica Kuehn, deputy prosecutor for Elmore County, confirmed Jagerstatter's arrest and that he is the parish priest over Our Lady of Good Counsel in Mountain Home. Formal charges will be filed Monday, and no further information is available at this time.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise issued a statement Friday evening:

"The Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise has learned of the arrest of Rev. Victor Jagersatter, Parish Administrator of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Mountain Home. The Diocese will cooperate fully with law enforcement officials in their investigation. Due to the seriousness of the allegations, Fr. Jagerstatter has been placed on administrative leave. We hold up in prayer all those involved in this matter."

According to the Diocese website, Jagerstatter was ordained June 8, 2006. In addition to Mountain Home, his current assignment includes Our Lady of Limerick in Glenns Ferry, St. Bridget in Bruneau and St. Henry in Grand View.

Jagerstatter has held his Mountain Home assignment since July 2013, according to a Mountain Home News article. Previously, he served as pastor for Saint Agnes in Weiser.