Harrisburg, Oregon – A 20-year-old man was arrested Thursday in Harrisburg, facing multiple child abuse charges following an ICAC investigation.
According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, detectives contacted a suspect on March 19, 2026, at a residence in the 1400 block of Heckart Lane as part of an ongoing Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation.
The suspect, identified as Ryan Martin Smith, 20, was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail. Authorities allege he faces 30 charges, including 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the First Degree, 10 counts in the Second Degree, and 10 counts of Encouraging Sexual Assault of an Animal.
Officials said the arrest stems from an ICAC Task Force investigation focused on child exploitation. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office reported assistance from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, the Lane County District Attorney’s Office, and Oregon State Police.
According to authorities, the investigation remains ongoing, and no additional details have been released at this time.
The ICAC Task Force is a multi-agency effort aimed at identifying and prosecuting individuals allegedly involved in child exploitation crimes while supporting victim protection efforts.
Cases like this can affect online safety awareness for students and young internet users across the region.
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