Washington County detectives are on the lookout for additional information in a sexual assault case involving Ronald Burchett, a 68-year-old resident of Beaverton, as reported by the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Burchett, who stands accused of sexually assaulting two individuals he met while they were experiencing homelessness has been charged with crimes that expose a grim reality far too common in the shadows of society.

Following initial allegations made in June 2024, and another account coming forward in October of the same year, Burchett was indicted on November 7 by a grand jury. The charges – unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree, and sexual abuse in the first degree, showcase a predatory pattern that did, indeed, lead to his arrest on November 8, as per the Washington County Sheriff's Office. He is currently lodged in the Washington County Jail, awaiting due process.

The search for additional victims is ongoing, with investigators urging those who may have encountered Burchett, or who have information concerning the case, to come forward. Authorities stress that there could be more individuals out there, harmed yet hesitant, obscured by the cold calculus of survival on the streets. Anyone with relevant details is encouraged to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit.