The Idaho State Board of Medicine has issued an emergency order immediately suspending the medical license of Boise psychiatrist Alexander Brent Wills, 45, who faces felony sexual assault charges. According to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Wills cut off his monitoring device and fled to California after posting bail. He was arrested in Valencia, California, on October 10 and is awaiting extradition back to Idaho.
Wills owned and operated PERMA Mental Health, LLC, which provided in-person and virtual psychiatric care at multiple locations across Idaho. The board cited an immediate danger to public health and safety and simultaneously filed a formal complaint seeking permanent disciplinary action.
Criminal Allegations:
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Wills was arrested on September 30, 2025, and charged with forcible penetration by use of a foreign object following a reported assault on a patient on August 29, 2025.
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The victim alleged that Wills lured her under the guise of a social outing and committed sexual assault at a hotel.
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Wills’ bail was set at $500,000, and a court-ordered competency evaluation is pending, suspending all criminal proceedings.
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Wills also faces a separate criminal case from October 2024 involving two misdemeanors related to domestic violence.
Additional Allegations:
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A second patient reported inappropriate behavior during a virtual appointment, including pressure to meet after hours and unwanted romantic or sexual advances.
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PERMA Mental Health abruptly ceased operations in mid-September 2025.
Board Action:
The Idaho State Board of Medicine filed two counts against Wills:
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Abuse or exploitation of a patient – sexual contact or misconduct with a client or patient.
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Unprofessional conduct – pattern of unprofessional or disruptive behavior in a healthcare setting.
The board cited Wills’ use of therapeutic appointments to conduct personal and after-hours interactions as evidence of ongoing danger to public health and patient safety. Authorities believe there may be additional victims and are urging anyone with information to contact Ada County Dispatch or the Ada County Victims Services Center.
The Boise Police Behavioral Health Response Team is assisting clients affected by Wills’ conduct and providing resources for mental health support.
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