Image sources: Mugshot of Bo Gene Crisp, courtesy of Ada County Sheriff’s Office. Background image of Camp IdaH2O at Roaring Springs Water Park in Meridian, Idaho.
On June 13th, 2025, two young girls were reported sexually assaulted in the wave pool at Roaring Springs Water Park in Meridian, Idaho. The alleged perpetrator, 40-year-old Bo Gene Crisp, was taken into custody and is now facing serious criminal charges.
Charges and Allegations
A news release from Roaring Springs reveals that guests alerted staff to an individual who was “acting inappropriately.” (Idaho Statesman)
According to KTVB, park management located Crisp and escorted him out of the park, then contacted police.
Idaho Statesman writes, “Officers found during the investigation that two children could be victims and, based on surveillance video at Roaring Springs, possibly more who have not yet come forward.”
Crisp was arrested and booked into the Ada County Jail. He is facing two charges: lewd conduct with a minor under 16 and sexual battery of a minor child, 16 or 17.
Police are urging anyone who may have been harmed or anyone with information about the case to call the Meridian Police Department at (208) 888-6678.
The Environment of Roaring Springs
Roaring Springs, the Northwest’s largest waterpark, promotes itself as a safe and family-friendly destination. Its purpose statement is “to provide guests with the opportunity to have fun and make memories in a clean, safe and friendly environment.”
When that promise of safety is undermined, especially in a space designed for children, it raises urgent questions about whether safety protocols were adequate, staff were properly trained, and supervision was sufficient to protect guests from harm.
Businesses that fail to prevent foreseeable abuse, whether through understaffing, lack of training, or poor enforcement of safety procedures, may be held civilly liable for the harm that results.
Civil Accountability and Legal Options
While the criminal case against Bo Gene Crisp is ongoing, survivors and their families may have the right to pursue civil legal action. Public venues that fail to protect guests, especially minors, can be held accountable under civil law for negligence, lack of oversight, or failure to act on known risks.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love was harmed at Roaring Springs or another establishment, you don’t have to carry the burden alone. Speaking up can be difficult, but it can also be the first step toward justice and healing.
At Andreozzi + Foote, we offer confidential, trauma-informed legal guidance to survivors and their families. We’re here to listen, answer your questions, and help you understand your rights without pressure or judgment.
Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation.
