Hillsboro Man Sentenced To Prison For Years For Rape Related Crimes Released Prior To Sentence (Photo) - 02/26/26

On April 29, 2023, Jafet Isaias Renderos-Ruiz and a 22 year old female, strangers to each other, went to a birthday party thrown by a mutual friend.  The victim consumed alcohol and went to bed, heavily intoxicated.  In the early morning hours of the following day, she awoke to find Renderos-Ruiz wrapped around her body, sexually groping her.  She froze in fear as he vaginally and anally raped her. 

Later that morning she was taken by a friend to meet with a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) where she was examined, and the sexual assault documented.  The SANE reported the matter to the Corvallis Police Department where the case was thoroughly investigated by Detective Derek Samuels.

Following a settlement conference with input from the victim, on February 25, 2026, Renderos-Ruiz plead guilty to Counts of Attempted Rape in the First Degree, Attempted Sodomy in the First Degree, Attempted Sex Abuse in the First Degree, and Attempted Strangulation.   

At sentencing, Renderos-Ruiz offered an apology to the victim, accepting full responsibility for his crimes.  Circuit Court Judge Matthew Donohue then sentenced Renderos-Ruiz to a total of 65 months in prison, with ten years of Post Prison Supervision to be reduced by the amount of time Defendant ends up serving in prison.  He was also ordered to register as a Sex Offender.  Benton County Deputy District Attorney Kyle Haney requested that Renderos-Ruiz be immediately taken into custody.  However, the judge opted to allow Renderos-Ruiz to remain out of custody and report to jail on March 16.

“I appreciate the invaluable work of our SANE nurses, who both support victims of sexual assault and who collect crucial evidence that allows for the successful prosecution of these important cases.”  Ryan Joslin, Benton County District Attorney.  “I laud the courage of this young lady who came forward so that justice could be done in her case.” 

Judgment Day For Man Convicted Of Multiple Counts Of Sexual Abuse Of Young Child - 02/20/26

Following the conviction of Joshual Paul Tallman by a jury last week, he was sentenced with a judgment imposed on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.  Tallman was escorted from the courtroom by BCSO Deputies to begin a 25 year sentence with the Oregon Department of Corrections, followed by a lifetime of Post Prison Supervision.  He will also be required to register as a sex offender.  

Tallman was sentenced on multiple counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree.  While only six crimes were presented to the trial jury, the young victim maintained that Tallman abused her multiple times a week over a three year period.  Prior to sentencing, Judge Matthew Donohue found Tallman knew of the victim’s particular vulnerability because at the time of the crimes she was so young (six to eight years old), was alone in her own home, Tallman was in a special relationship of trust with the victim, and because the victim was afraid that if she told her mother of the abuse, her mother would not believe her because of the mother’s relationship with Tallman.

The judge opted against imposing consecutive sentences for any of the crimes, which could have resulted in a longer sentence, ordering that two 25 year sentences, and two 75 months sentences, would all run concurrently.  The judge indicated he had decided against a longer sentence because he believed Tallman could be rehabilitated. 

“Tallman imposed a life sentence on this young victim through his selfish acts.  In recognition of the multitude and magnitude of his crimes, it is my opinion that justice warranted longer than the minimum sentence,” said Benton County District Attorney Ryan Joslin.  “I am proud of the work done by Sr. DDA Matt Ipson.  His vigorous pursuit of justice through the truth resulted in this long overdue day of reckoning for the defendant and a day of new beginnings for the victim.”

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17 Year Old Indicted On Manslaughter Charges Related Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash - 02/13/26

On February 10, 2026, the Benton County Grand Jury returned an indictment for Manslaughter in the First Degree in relation to a fatal motor vehicle collision on NW Harrison Boulevard on the evening of October 17, 2025. The crash caused the death of a 20-year-old Oregon State University student, as well as severely injuring another 20-year-old OSU student.  At the time of the crash, the two victims were crossing Harrison via a crosswalk, while another stopped vehicle waited for them to pass.  Defendant was traveling at a high rate of speed when she drove through the crosswalk, striking the victims.

Defendant, a 17 year old female, appeared for arraignment on the indictment by video from the Linn-Benton Juvenile Detention Center.  She has been charged in adult court, owing to a standing order waiving motor vehicle related cases into adult court.  Defendant was conditionally released with a prohibition that she refrain from operating a motor vehicle unless supervised by a family member at least 21 years old.

This case is being investigated by the Corvallis Police Department, with assistance from the Benton County Sheriff's Office and the Oregon State Police. Benton County Deputy District Attorney Steaphan Clement is prosecuting the case.

“Our thoughts are with the victims and their family members.  The Benton County District Attorney's Office is committed to upholding the rights of crime victims throughout the criminal justice process. Additionally, we encourage all who are traveling through areas populated by students and other pedestrians to exercise appropriate caution to avoid tragedies such as this in the future,” said DDA Steaphan Clement. 

Notwithstanding the indictment, Defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any future inquiries regarding the case should be directed to the District Attorney’s Office.

Anyone with information relevant to this case is encouraged to contact the Corvallis Police Department and Detective Pete Dunn.

Benton County Man Convicted Of Multiple Counts Of Sexual Penetration And Abuse Of Child Under 12 - 02/10/26

Following a one week jury trial, defendant Joshua Paul Tallman was convicted of four counts of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and two counts of Unlawful Sexual Penetration.  The case was prosecuted by Benton County Senior Deputy District Attorney Matt Ipson and investigated by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.

The nightmare began when M.T. was only six years old, and continued until she was nine.  Months before telling any adults about the ongoing abuse, M.T. confided in two young grade school friends.  Finally, when a teacher taught a lesson on unsafe touching, M.T. raised her hand to ask a question.  This led to an investigation, and Tallman was prevented from any further contact with M.T. and the abuse came to an end.

At trial M.T. bravely took the stand to face Tallman, testifying that she felt "disgusted" by the abuse at his hands.  Her young friends, her teacher, an ABC House forensic interviewer and a doctor, all testified for the State.  

A memory expert testified for the defendant, suggesting the abuse was the product of a false memory.  Family members also testified they never saw Tallman being sexually inappropriate toward children. The jury rejected all defense arguments, siding unanimously with M.T.  

After the verdict, Tallman was released pending sentencing over the State’s objection.  Sentencing will take place before the Honorable Matthew J. Donohue, on February 18, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.  Defendant faces a minimum sentence of 25 years in prison but has the potential to receive more than 50 years.

The Benton County District attorney’s office would like to thank the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and ABC House for their tireless efforts to protect children.  We also would like to thank the local school districts for teaching children what to do when someone touches them inappropriately.  Our teachers are often on the front-line in the fight to keep children safe.  We would encourage everyone to talk to their children about being safe, understanding that abuse can happen, even at the hands of a trusted adult, in any situation, and even when others are around. 

The Benton County District Attorney’s Office wants the community to know that Justice is not just a word, it is a promise.  Today the jury delivered on that promise for M.T.