On December 16, Brandon Drew Falsetto, 29, was convicted by Washington County Circuit Court Judge Theodore Sims of serious charges involving a minor. The judgment comes after Falsetto faced two counts of luring a minor and one count of private indecency. Deputy District Attorney Rayney Meisel led the prosecution's efforts, presenting the disturbing accounts of Falsetto's actions, according to the Washington County District Attorney's Office.
Details of the case reveal that Falsetto, already on probation for other criminal offenses, including unlawful use of a weapon and assault, exploited his position of trust with the victim's mother. While providing childcare, he exposed the child to a sexually explicit video featuring himself, and on another occasion, masturbated in front of the child in a sauna. When authorities approached him regarding these allegations, Falsetto's avoidance was not subtle: he leapt from his third-floor balcony, leading to his arrest and a subsequent hospital visit.
The victim's bravery in reporting the abuse was specifically acknowledged by the Washington County District Attorney's Office. Their statement also extended gratitude toward the Hillsboro Police Department for its diligent investigation and contribution to bringing the case to a close. The severity of these events is underscored by the fact that the abused held a close familial relationship with the perpetrator – a dynamic that often complicates and delays justice.
Falsetto's sentencing hearing has been scheduled for February 4, 2026, ensuring that he remains in custody until a judgment compounding on his list of convictions is reached. The community, rocked by such revelations, now awaits the conclusion of justice's slow but inevitable grind.
