MEDFORD, Ore. — Police are continuing the child porn investigation of an Eagle Point man accused of victimizing a local girl. Christopher Hammer was arrested last week after a separate federal investigation into online child pornography led police to his home. Police identified one of the children in the photos as a local 10-year-old girl. … Continue reading »
Child Abuse Arrest In Ashland
ASHLAND, Ore. — A home-based kindergarten in Ashland was also the home of a 32-year-old man now in custody for encouraging child sexual abuse. Local police don’t think the suspect had any involvement with the kids, but Benjamin Mycko is in jail after High Tech Crimes investigators say he downloaded images and videos of child … Continue reading »
More Victims In Gymnastics Abuse Case
MEDFORD, Ore. – The investigation continues in the case of a Medford gymnastics coach facing charges of encouraging child sex abuse. Officials say the number of potential victims has more than doubled since information was first released on Monday. Jeffrey Bettman was arrested at his home last Friday, after the Southern Oregon High Tech Crimes … Continue reading »
Gymnastics Coach Arrested for Child Porn
MEDFORD, Ore, – A longtime gymnastics coach and sports photographer is under arrest, suspected of secretly taking pictures of students while they were changing. Police say it may have occurred during a nine-year period at several gymnastics facilities across Southern Oregon. Police arrested 54-year-old Jeffrey Bettman on Nov. 2, and he is in the Jackson … Continue reading »
Task Force Leader Investigated
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — As the former head of the Southern Oregon High Tech Crimes Task Force is investigated for possible wrongdoing, central point police say there should be no impact on that unit. Central Point Police Lt. Josh Moulin had led the High Tech Crimes Task Force since its inception, and helped agencies across … Continue reading »
Child Pornography Sentencing For Southern Oregon Man
By Yessenia Anderson MEDFORD, Ore. — After an investigation that began just over a year and a half ago, one Southern Oregon man is now sentenced to several years behind bars for his involvement in downloading and duplicating child pornography. A county judge sentenced Michael White to three and half years in jail. Investigators say … Continue reading »
Louisiana Sexual Offenders Note Criminal Status on Social Sites
By Sharon Ko MEDFORD, Ore. — More than 90% of teenagers are on social media websites like Facebook or Twitter; it’s a fact that police say sexual predators are well aware of. Lawmakers are pushing to stop those Internet predators one-step at a time. Facebook already monitors account users, and anyone who comes up as … Continue reading »
Crater High School Teacher Charged With Misconduct
By Sharon Ko CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — Several students contacted police, turning in sexual text messages exchanged between a teacher and her student. Three and a half months later, the former Crater High School teacher turned herself for allegedly having a sexual relationship with that student. 28-year-old Sarah Swanson taught students as a science teacher. … Continue reading »
