Update- 5/29/2024-Clark County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Assistance In Child Exploitation Investigation (Photo) -05/29/24
Update- 5/29/24 11:45AM
With the public's help, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit (SVU) has identified all the victims for whom there was evidence of involvement in this investigation. Parents need not contact SVU unless they have specific information or evidence involving juveniles and the suspect. SVU has responded to numerous inquiries, and we have confirmed that there are no female victims in this case.
The SVU has also notified other law enforcement partners in Oregon and Washington based on their investigation about additional possible crimes occurring in their jurisdictions.
Holbrook was initially booked into the Clackamas County Jail but was extradited to Clark County earlier today and remains in custody at the Clark County Jail. SVU Detectives have identified and will be adding additional charges for the Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit would like to thank all those who reached out to help with this investigation.
On March 28, 2024, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit initiated an investigation based on a report of an adult photographing a child in an inappropriate manner at a daycare center in the Salmon Creek area. Jamil Holbrook (23), of Oregon City, OR, was identified as the suspect. The daycare center has been entirely cooperative with law enforcement, and the victims related to the daycare center have been identified.
On May 23, 2024, investigators arrested Jamil Holbrook on a warrant for Child Molestation in the first degree, Possession of Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the first degree, and Possession of Depictions of a Minor Engaged in Sexually Explicit Conduct in the second degree.
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit is investigating this case. So far, the investigation has uncovered numerous unidentified victims. CCSO requests assistance from the public to identify potential additional victims in this case. Jamil Holbrook is believed to be a babysitter who has worked with numerous families throughout the Portland-Metropolitan area.
If you or someone you know has ever received childcare services provided by Jamil Holbrook, or if you have any additional information that may be relevant to this investigation, please contact the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit tipline at (564) 397-2847, or email the Special Victims Unit supervisor, Detective Sergeant Jayson Camp, at jayson.camp@clark.wa.gov. CCSO Case #24002591.
