Tigard police say a 54-year-old man has been arrested and indicted on 14 counts alleging years of sexual abuse of a child, crimes investigators have described as "horrific." Authorities identified the suspect as Sithideth Boualywath and say the alleged abuse lasted more than three years. He was taken into custody while officers prepared to serve a warrant and remains jailed ahead of a preventive detention hearing set for next Wednesday (May 20).
What investigators allege
According to KGW, citing the Tigard Police Department, detectives concluded the minor was sexually abused for more than three years. A Washington County grand jury returned a 14-count indictment that, the outlet reports, includes two counts of first-degree sodomy, eight counts of first-degree sex abuse, one count of first-degree rape, two counts of second-degree unlawful sexual penetration, and one count of using a child in a display of sexually explicit conduct. KGW reports that a judge signed a search warrant for Boualywath’s home on April 27, and officers stopped and arrested him on April 28 while they were preparing to serve that warrant.
Arrest and local resources
The Tigard Police Department lists non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 for tips or information related to local investigations. Survivors and family members looking for advocacy or immediate support can contact the Family Peace Center of Washington County, which operates a 24/7 helpline at 503-430-8300 and offers wraparound services. The Oregon Department of Human Services directs reports of suspected child abuse to the statewide hotline at 1-855-503-SAFE (7233).
Charges and legal timeline
Per KGW, a Washington County grand jury returned the indictment on May 4. Boualywath is scheduled for a preventive detention hearing next Wednesday (May 20), when a judge will consider bail and whether he should remain in custody while the case moves forward. The indictment and arrest are allegations, and Boualywath has not been convicted and is presumed innocent under the law.
What comes next
Tigard police said they appreciated help from partner agencies during the investigation and commended the survivor for bravery during the probe. Prosecutors with Washington County will handle the next pretrial steps after the detention hearing, and anyone with additional information or tips is asked to contact Tigard Police dispatch. For survivors and concerned family members, local and state hotlines remain available around the clock.
