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Eight Suspects Arrested in Jackson County Child Exploitation Sweep
Eight local suspects were arrested during a coordinated child exploitation operation involving separate investigations across Southern Oregon. Seven were taken into custody in Jackson County, while a Talent suspect was arrested in Washington. Together, they face 71 felony counts of encouraging child sexual abuse.
Two Bend Children Missing, Believed to Be in Danger (UPDATED)
The Oregon Department of Human Services is asking for help finding Julian Hawes, 10, and Mahina Hawes, 9, who have been missing from Bend since July 23. The children are believed to be in danger and may be in Bend or Redmond.
ODHS Seeks Public Help Locating Missing 15-Year-Old From Klamath Falls
The Oregon Department of Human Services is asking for the public’s help locating a 15-year-old who has been missing from Klamath Falls since July 16. Officials say the teen may be in the Klamath Falls or Portland areas and ask anyone who believes they have seen them to contact law enforcement.
Discord Child Exploitation Investigation Leads to Search Warrant
A child exploitation investigation tied to Discord led to a search warrant Wednesday morning at a rural Central Point residence. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said the case began after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children connected uploaded child sexual abuse material to the address.