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2 days ago
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Man accused of raping woman in woods may have more victims
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Yamhill County officials are asking the public for information as they believe a man facing charges for sexual assault may have other victims. According to the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office, deputies initially began investigating on Wednesday after a sexual assault was reported having occurred in the Nestucca River Recreation Forest. Local volunteer accused of raping, blackmailing teen girl Officials learned the victim had been walking along a road near Willamina and accepted a ride from Cory Ryan Williams and a female passenger. According to YCSO, the victim was taken to a wooded area and sexually assaulted by Williams. Officials said the female passenger was not present during the alleged incident. The day after the reported assault, deputies said they learned Williams was hiding out in the Nestucca River Recreation Forest and 'attempting to leave the area discreetly.' Rowena Fire burning in Wasco County was human-caused, wildland officials say With assistance from the Tillamook County Sheriff's Office, Williams was found and taken into custody. He was booked into the Yamhill County Correctional Facility on charges of first-degree rape and menacing. Authorities said they also executed several search warrants as a part of the investigation into Williams. As detectives believe Williams may have additional victims, anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Yahoo
Convicted felon accused of possessing, shooting illegal guns in Sheridan home
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A man faces multiple weapons charges after denying accusations that he had fired a gun within Sheridan city limits on Sunday, deputies say. The Yamhill County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of 100 NW Richard Street following reports of several gunshots linked to a local resident. No arrests were made after the man denied shooting a gun. Lithium-ion battery explosion causes fire in PSU engineering building That same evening, officials responded to the same area in response to a '911 hang-up call,' leading a police trooper to contact the same man. While speaking to him, the trooper said he noticed the man — a convicted felon — was carrying a concealed pistol, though the law prohibits him from owning any firearms. The interaction turned into a brief standoff between the man and a group of deputies, but officials said it lasted only several minutes before they could make an arrest. While searching the man's home, investigators found a total of 17 firearms, with 16 that appeared to have been manufactured by Acuff 'using various parts kits,' officials said. Here's how much Portlanders think they need to retire comfortably Deputies also confiscated 'hundreds of rounds of ammunition, multiple firearm accessories, and numerous unassembled gun components' as well as guns that were 'staged throughout the residence.' Investigators also said they found evidence that 'several rounds had been discharged inside the home.' The man is currently lodged at the Yamhill County Correctional Facility on a $500,000 bail. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Yahoo
New details revealed in Grand Ronde shooting between coworkers
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 41-year-old man is facing charges after shooting his coworker multiple times last week in a house in rural Grand Ronde, according to the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office. Authorities say Cesar Flores of Woodburn has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon and first-degree assault in connection with . Flores and the victim, who has only been publicly identified as a Sheridan man, were both coworkers and acquaintances at the time of the incident, investigators said on Monday. Earlier this month, authorities said alcohol 'was a factor in this incident.' Deputies say Flores initially left the scene but eventually turned himself into law enforcement. The victim was taken to a regional hospital in critical condition and his current condition is unclear at this time. Flores is still in custody at Yamhill County Correctional Facility and his bail has been set at $750,000. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Yamhill County Sheriff's Office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
