A Marion County man is headed to prison for nearly three decades after admitting he sexually abused a 10-year-old family member more than ten years ago. Prosecutors say the victim, now an adult, came forward to report abuse that occurred between 2006 and 2008, and the defendant ultimately pleaded guilty to multiple felony counts.
Sentence and Conviction
The Marion County Circuit Court sentenced the defendant to a 28.75-year prison term following his guilty plea, according to KOIN. Prosecutors say he admitted to four counts of first-degree sexual abuse and one count of first-degree attempted sodomy in connection with the case.
Arrest and Court Records
Public Marion County booking records show the defendant was booked into the county jail on Jan. 29, 2025, and charged in case number 25CR00306 with multiple counts, including sexual abuse in the first degree and sodomy in the first degree, per the county jail booking page. Those same records list additional related charges and indicate he stayed in custody while the case moved through the courts.
How the Case Came to Light
The victim contacted law enforcement in 2025 and reported abuse that allegedly took place between 2006 and 2008, when they were under 10 years old, prompting an investigation by the Mount Angel Police Department, according to KOIN. Prosecutors say the defendant was a family member of the victim.
Legal Context
Under Oregon law, sexual abuse in the first degree is a Class B felony and unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree is a Class A felony. Those statutes spell out the elements of the crimes and the potential penalties. Details are available in state law at ORS 163.427 and related sections. Many convictions for registerable sex crimes also trigger reporting to the Oregon State Police sex-offender registry, which governs how offenders in Oregon must register and how they are classified.
Records and Next Steps
Court and booking records list the matter as Marion County case 25CR00306 and show the defendant remained in custody from his arrest through sentencing, according to the Marion County booking page. Any future filings, appeals, or docket updates in the case will appear in public court records and through the county’s online systems.
