A Banks man, Michael Wormington, has been indicted and arrested on multiple charges of sexual abuse of juveniles and unlawful delivery of marijuana, according to an announcement from the Washington County Sheriff's Office. The 47-year-old's alleged acts came to the attention of authorities when victims finally stepped forward to report the sustained abuse, which, they claim, had persisted for multiple years.
Initial reports indicate the issue came to light when detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit initiated an inquiry in December 2024, after receiving troubling disclosures by juvenile victims. These individuals also disclosed that during the alleged interactions, Wormington provided them with alcohol and marijuana. Following a thorough investigation, the case was taken before a Grand Jury on April 3, 2025, leading to Wormington's indictment on several counts.
Specifically, the Washington County Sheriff's Office states that Wormington is facing one count of sexual abuse in the first degree, two counts of sexual abuse in the third degree, and two counts of unlawful delivery of marijuana. Following the indictment, a warrant was swiftly issued, and Wormington was taken into custody on April 8.
Currently housed in the Washington County Jail, concerns have been raised by detectives over the potential of additional victims not yet coming forward. As part of the efforts to identify further criminal activity, and in accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273, Wormington's booking photo has been released by the Sheriff’s Office. They urge anyone with information or those who may have been victimized to reach out to the Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division at 503-846-2500 and reference case number 50-24-18347.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office emphasizes the gravity of these charges and the importance of community vigilance and reporting potential abuses in safeguarding vulnerable populations.
