White City, Oregon – A 19-year-old White City man was arrested after deputies say he allegedly sexually abused a girl under 14, prompting investigators to seek additional victims.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, a county grand jury indicted Eli Mulugeta Young, 19, on charges of unlawful sexual penetration in the second degree and sexual abuse in the third degree. Young was lodged in the Jackson County Jail following his arrest.
Deputies responded Friday, February 6, to a report of alleged sexual abuse involving a juvenile victim in White City. Investigators said the victim was under the age of 14 at the time of the alleged abuse.
The arrest occurred in the 7000 block of Houston Loop, where Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies took Young into custody without incident, officials said.
Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit said they believe Young may have additional victims and are asking anyone with information to contact law enforcement. Authorities emphasized that the investigation remains active.
Anyone with information related to the case or who believes they may have been affected is urged to contact SVU Detective Jill Wenzel at (541) 770-8928.
Investigators said further details will be released by the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office as the case proceeds.
The case may be of concern to local families, students, and young workers in the White City area, where deputies responded to the initial report.
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