Hours Long Standoff Leads To Arrest Of Barricaded South Medford Suspect Wanted For 18 Child Sex Crimes (Photo)
- 04/02/26
Arrest Video available for Download: https://vimeo.com/1179749398?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
JCSO Case 23-3977
MEDFORD, Ore. – A suspect wanted for 18 counts of child sex crimes is in jail today after an hours-long standoff with local law enforcement in south Medford. The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) arrested the barricaded suspect Thursday, April 2 at a residence in the 3400 block of South Pacific Highway in Medford. JCSO was assisted on scene by the Oregon Department of Justice Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ODOJ ICAC), Medford Police Department (MPD), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
The suspect, Glenn Edward Rise, 38, of Medford, is charged with 18 child sex crimes including first-degree rape, and first-degree sexual abuse. The additional charges include two counts of first-degree unlawful sexual penetration, three counts of using a child in display of sexually explicit conduct, three counts of first-degree encouraging child sexual abuse, and eight counts of second-degree encouraging child sexual abuse. He is lodged in the Jackson County Jail.
SOCET began their investigation after Rise sent images of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) to undercover investigators which led to subpoenas, followed by a search warrant at the residence. The Southern Oregon High Tech Crimes Task Force (SOHTCTF) assisted in the investigation. During the warrant, investigators seized digital devices which were forensically examined by SOHTCTF for further evidence of child exploitation. During their examination, SOHTCTF located evidence documenting the sexual abuse of a local minor child and hundreds of CSAM images.
SOCET is a joint inter-agency task force that started in June of 2020 to combat child exploitation. The task force consists of investigators from JCSO, MPD, ODOJ ICAC, and HSI, as well as prosecutors from our local, state and federal law enforcement partners in Jackson County. SOHTCTF is a joint inter-agency task force that consists of investigators from JCSO, HSI, and MPD. There is no further information available for release.
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Hours Long Standoff Leads To Arrest Of Barricaded South Medford Suspect Wanted For 18 Child Sex Crimes (Photo)
- 04/02/26
Arrest Video available for Download: https://vimeo.com/1179749398?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
JCSO Case 23-3977
MEDFORD, Ore. – A suspect wanted for 18 counts of child sex crimes is in jail today after an hours-long standoff with local law enforcement in south Medford. The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) arrested the barricaded suspect Thursday, April 2 at a residence in the 3400 block of South Pacific Highway in Medford. JCSO was assisted on scene by the Oregon Department of Justice Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ODOJ ICAC), Medford Police Department (MPD), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
The suspect, Glenn Edward Rise, 38, of Medford, is charged with 18 child sex crimes including first-degree rape, and first-degree sexual abuse. The additional charges include two counts of first-degree unlawful sexual penetration, three counts of using a child in display of sexually explicit conduct, three counts of first-degree encouraging child sexual abuse, and eight counts of second-degree encouraging child sexual abuse. He is lodged in the Jackson County Jail.
SOCET began their investigation after Rise sent images of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) to undercover investigators which led to subpoenas, followed by a search warrant at the residence. The Southern Oregon High Tech Crimes Task Force (SOHTCTF) assisted in the investigation. During the warrant, investigators seized digital devices which were forensically examined by SOHTCTF for further evidence of child exploitation. During their examination, SOHTCTF located evidence documenting the sexual abuse of a local minor child and hundreds of CSAM images.
SOCET is a joint inter-agency task force that started in June of 2020 to combat child exploitation. The task force consists of investigators from JCSO, MPD, ODOJ ICAC, and HSI, as well as prosecutors from our local, state and federal law enforcement partners in Jackson County. SOHTCTF is a joint inter-agency task force that consists of investigators from JCSO, HSI, and MPD. There is no further information available for release.
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US Marshals Led Task Force Arrests Child Sex Abuse Suspect In White City (Photo)
- 03/31/26
JCSO Cases 24-3388, 25-5074
WHITE CITY, Ore. – The United States Marshals Service led Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (PNVOTF) located and arrested a man wanted for nine local felony child sex abuse charges in White City on Monday, March 30. The suspect, Jose Francisco Gonzalez-Castaneda, 40, of Medford, had a felony warrant for five counts of first-degree sexual abuse, two counts of first-degree sodomy, as well as one count each of second-degree sexual penetration, and second-degree sodomy. He is lodged in the Jackson County Jail. Federal authorities added additional charges after Gonzalez-Castaneda was lodged.
The arrest came when U.S. Marshals, along with Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) and Central Point Police Department (CPPD) detectives located Gonzalez-Castaneda at a White City shopping center in the 7500 block of Highway 62. The task force arrested him without incident. The charges stemmed from a years-long investigation by JCSO Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives.
PNVOTF includes personnel from the U.S. Marshals, JCSO, and CPPD. The task force specializes in locating and arresting fugitives wanted for offenses including, but not limited to, murder, assault, sex crimes, failure to register as a sex offender, firearm violations, and probation violations. There is no further information available for release.
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US Marshals Led Task Force Arrests Child Sex Abuse Suspect In White City (Photo)
- 03/31/26
JCSO Cases 24-3388, 25-5074
WHITE CITY, Ore. – The United States Marshals Service led Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force (PNVOTF) located and arrested a man wanted for nine local felony child sex abuse charges in White City on Monday, March 30. The suspect, Jose Francisco Gonzalez-Castaneda, 40, of Medford, had a felony warrant for five counts of first-degree sexual abuse, two counts of first-degree sodomy, as well as one count each of second-degree sexual penetration, and second-degree sodomy. He is lodged in the Jackson County Jail. Federal authorities added additional charges after Gonzalez-Castaneda was lodged.
The arrest came when U.S. Marshals, along with Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) and Central Point Police Department (CPPD) detectives located Gonzalez-Castaneda at a White City shopping center in the 7500 block of Highway 62. The task force arrested him without incident. The charges stemmed from a years-long investigation by JCSO Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives.
PNVOTF includes personnel from the U.S. Marshals, JCSO, and CPPD. The task force specializes in locating and arresting fugitives wanted for offenses including, but not limited to, murder, assault, sex crimes, failure to register as a sex offender, firearm violations, and probation violations. There is no further information available for release.
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Sheriff’s Searching For Missing Man With Dementia In Rogue River Area (Photo)
- 03/19/26
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies and Search & Rescue (SAR) personnel are looking for an 80-year-old man with dementia in the Rogue River area. He was last seen two hours ago in the 1600 block of Wards Creek Road and is likely walking towards the town of Rogue River.
He is described as an 80-year-old white male, 6’1” tall, weighing 150 lbs, with grey hair. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket and blue pants.
If you have any information on his whereabouts call Deputy McLennan at 541-613-9078.
Sheriff’s Searching For Missing Man With Dementia In Rogue River Area (Photo)
- 03/19/26
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies and Search & Rescue (SAR) personnel are looking for an 80-year-old man with dementia in the Rogue River area. He was last seen two hours ago in the 1600 block of Wards Creek Road and is likely walking towards the town of Rogue River.
He is described as an 80-year-old white male, 6’1” tall, weighing 150 lbs, with grey hair. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket and blue pants.
If you have any information on his whereabouts call Deputy McLennan at 541-613-9078.
Joint Task Force Serves Child Sexual Abuse Material Search Warrant In Talent (Photo)
- 03/12/26
ODOJ Case CJD2081-25
TALENT, Ore. – The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) along with the Oregon Department of Justice’s (ODOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force served a search warrant early this morning in Talent. Investigators served the search warrant after discovering Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) images were uploaded from the address. Investigators interviewed possible witnesses and involved parties, and investigations are ongoing.
SOCET served the search warrant Thursday, March 12 at a residence on Taylor Street in Talent. SOCET began the investigation after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children which led to subpoenas, followed by the search warrant at the residence.
SOCET was assisted by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Medford Police Department (MPD), ODOJ ICAC, Talent Police Department, and the Southern Oregon High Tech Crimes Task Force (SOHTCTF). During the warrant, investigators seized digital devices which will be forensically examined by SOHTCTF for further evidence of child exploitation.
SOCET is a joint inter-agency task force that started in June of 2020 to combat child exploitation. The task force consists of investigators from JCSO, MPD, ODOJ ICAC, and HSI, as well as prosecutors from our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners in Jackson and Josephine County. SOHTCTF is a joint inter-agency task force that consists of investigators from JCSO, HSI, and MPD.
Investigators continue to examine seized devices and interview witnesses as the investigation moves forward. No further details will be released at this time.
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Joint Task Force Serves Child Sexual Abuse Material Search Warrant In Talent (Photo)
- 03/12/26
ODOJ Case CJD2081-25
TALENT, Ore. – The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) along with the Oregon Department of Justice’s (ODOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force served a search warrant early this morning in Talent. Investigators served the search warrant after discovering Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) images were uploaded from the address. Investigators interviewed possible witnesses and involved parties, and investigations are ongoing.
SOCET served the search warrant Thursday, March 12 at a residence on Taylor Street in Talent. SOCET began the investigation after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children which led to subpoenas, followed by the search warrant at the residence.
SOCET was assisted by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Medford Police Department (MPD), ODOJ ICAC, Talent Police Department, and the Southern Oregon High Tech Crimes Task Force (SOHTCTF). During the warrant, investigators seized digital devices which will be forensically examined by SOHTCTF for further evidence of child exploitation.
SOCET is a joint inter-agency task force that started in June of 2020 to combat child exploitation. The task force consists of investigators from JCSO, MPD, ODOJ ICAC, and HSI, as well as prosecutors from our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners in Jackson and Josephine County. SOHTCTF is a joint inter-agency task force that consists of investigators from JCSO, HSI, and MPD.
Investigators continue to examine seized devices and interview witnesses as the investigation moves forward. No further details will be released at this time.
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