Klamath County Man Arrested on Six Child Sex Abuse Charges Following Investigation

Sheriff's deputies served a search warrant Tuesday following a months-long investigation, with assistance from Oregon State Police.

ARREST DETAILS

Arrested: Sean Oroake, 32

Date: November 3, 2026

Location: 5000 block of South Etna, Klamath Falls, Oregon

Investigation: Several-month investigation into suspected child sexual abuse offenses

Charges: Six counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse I; Assault III (Douglas County)

Evidence: Items related to the investigation seized during execution of a search warrant

Custody: Klamath County Jail

Investigating Agency: Klamath County Sheriff's Office, assisted by Oregon State Police

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — A 32-year-old man was arrested Tuesday, November 3, following a months-long investigation into suspected child sexual abuse offenses, according to the Klamath County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies, assisted by the Oregon State Police, executed a search warrant at a property in the 5000 block of South Etna.

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The suspect, identified as Sean Oroake, 32, was arrested and lodged at the Klamath County Jail on six counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the First Degree. He was also arrested on an Assault in the Third Degree charge originating from Douglas County.

During the search, investigators located and seized evidence related to the reported offenses. Authorities said the evidence was collected for further investigation.

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The Sheriff's Office did not disclose the nature of the evidence, additional details about the investigation, or the circumstances surrounding the Douglas County assault charge.

Authorities are encouraging anyone with information regarding offenses involving encouraging child sexual abuse to contact their local law enforcement agency.

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