Beaverton Police Arrest Man Accused Of Compelling Prostitution Involving Runaway Juvenile
- 05/21/26
Detectives with the Beaverton Police Department arrested 22-year-old Ohygee Dion Paynes of Rio Vista, California this afternoon following an investigation into the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Investigators allege Paynes transported a 17-year-old female runaway from another state to meet with an undercover Beaverton Police detective for the purpose of engaging in sexual acts in exchange for money.
Paynes was taken into custody around 1:30 PM today and is to be lodged at the Washington County Jail on charges including Compelling Prostitution.
The juvenile female was safely recovered.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts by our investigators to identify and protect vulnerable juveniles who may be victims of exploitation. The Beaverton Police Department encourages anyone who may be a victim of sex trafficking, or anyone who suspects someone may be being exploited, to seek help. Victims are not alone, and resources are available.
Anyone with information related to human trafficking or exploitation in the City of Beaverton is encouraged to contact the Beaverton Police Department at 503-629-0111. The Beaverton Police Department also encourages individuals to contact National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text “HELP” to 233733 for confidential support available 24 hours a day.
Due to the ongoing investigation and the involvement of a juvenile, no additional information is being released at this time.
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Beaverton Police Arrest Man Accused Of Compelling Prostitution Involving Runaway Juvenile
- 05/21/26
Detectives with the Beaverton Police Department arrested 22-year-old Ohygee Dion Paynes of Rio Vista, California this afternoon following an investigation into the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Investigators allege Paynes transported a 17-year-old female runaway from another state to meet with an undercover Beaverton Police detective for the purpose of engaging in sexual acts in exchange for money.
Paynes was taken into custody around 1:30 PM today and is to be lodged at the Washington County Jail on charges including Compelling Prostitution.
The juvenile female was safely recovered.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts by our investigators to identify and protect vulnerable juveniles who may be victims of exploitation. The Beaverton Police Department encourages anyone who may be a victim of sex trafficking, or anyone who suspects someone may be being exploited, to seek help. Victims are not alone, and resources are available.
Anyone with information related to human trafficking or exploitation in the City of Beaverton is encouraged to contact the Beaverton Police Department at 503-629-0111. The Beaverton Police Department also encourages individuals to contact National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text “HELP” to 233733 for confidential support available 24 hours a day.
Due to the ongoing investigation and the involvement of a juvenile, no additional information is being released at this time.
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