A Coos County man faces serious federal charges over allegations that he sexually abused multiple children. Christopher Jay Young, 39, from North Bend, Oregon, has been indicted on charges of attempting to produce sexually explicit material with a minor and attempting to entice a minor, as reported by the Department of Justice.

The indictment, dated January 20, 2024, accuses Young of knowingly persuading a minor into sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing visual depictions. His arrest follows a multi-agency effort involving officials from the FBI, ATF, Homeland Security, and local Oregon law enforcement. The federal grand jury indictment dated April 16 reveals that the indictment stemmed from a larger investigation into suspected abuse involving several children.

Law enforcement agents executed multiple search warrants on Young's person, home, and vehicles between April 4 and 8, and he was taken into custody on April 11. Young has since pleaded not guilty to the charges and remains detained pending further court proceedings.

Crimes involving the exploitation of minors carry severe penalties, with Young facing up to 30 years in prison if convicted of producing sexually explicit material involving a minor. Additionally, he could face life in prison for the attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon, William M. McLaren, is in charge of the prosecution, as detailed by the Department of Justice.