Corvallis Police Arrest Man On Child Sexual Abuse Charges - 08/20/26

08/20/2026 1:15 p.m.

Media Contact:

Lieutenant Ben Harvey, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6556 / cpdpio@corvallisoregon.gov

Corvallis Police Arrest Man on Child Sexual Abuse Charges

The Corvallis Police Department has arrested Gabriel A. Cleveland, 24, of Philomath, following an investigation involving the sexual exploitation and abuse of a 15-year-old girl.

Investigators learned Cleveland became acquainted with the victim through another juvenile and subsequently connected with her on Snapchat. During their communications, Cleveland sent the victim sexually explicit photographs and videos and asked for sexually explicit images of herself. The victim said Cleveland threatened to harm her if she did not comply with his demands.

Cleveland later arranged to meet the victim at a Corvallis park, where he provided her with marijuana and committed sexual offenses against her.

As a result of the investigation, Cleveland was arrested and lodged at the Benton County Jail on the following charges:

ORS 163.411 – Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree

ORS 163.670 – Using a Child in Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct

ORS 163.686 – Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree

ORS 163.427 – Sexual Abuse in the First Degree

ORS 163.425 – Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree

ORS 163.415 – Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree

ORS 163.433 – Online Sexual Corruption of a Child in the First Degree

ORS 163.432 – Online Sexual Corruption of a Child in the Second Degree

ORS 167.057 – Luring a Minor

ORS 163.575 – Endangering the Welfare of a Minor

ORS 475C.345 – Unlawful Delivery of Marijuana Item

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Corvallis Police Department at 541-766-6924.

Benton County Sex Offender Compliance Sweep - 07/28/26

07/28/2026 3:00 p.m.

Media Contact:

Lieutenant Ben Harvey, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6556 / cpdpio@corvallisoregon.gov

Benton County Sex Offender Compliance Sweep

On July 23, 2026, members of the Corvallis Police Department, Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Albany Police Department, Oregon State Police, Benton County Parole and Probation, and the United States Marshal Service participated in a multi-agency sex offender compliance sweep in Benton County. 

The mission of the sweep was to conduct compliance checks to ensure offenders are complying with the condition of their registration requirements, target non-compliant offenders who missed one or more reporting requirements, conduct compliance checks on higher risk offenders, and educate offenders on state laws pertaining to reporting intended international travel.

The following were the results of the operation:

• 248 compliance checks were conducted on registered offenders.
• Eight arrests/citations charges for ORS 163A.040 – Failure to Report as Sex Offender.
• Four arrests on unrelated warrants.
• Fifteen warnings for registration requirements.
• Nine offenders registered post law enforcement contact.
• Identified 20 offenders who were not residing at their reported residence.

The Corvallis Police Department would like to thank all agencies who participated in the sweep to make our community a safer place.

Corvallis Police And Oregon DOJ Conduct Joint Investigation At Local Spa - 07/22/26

07/22/2026 4:00 p.m.

Media Contact:

Lieutenant Gabe Sapp, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6924 / cpdpio@corvallisoregon.gov

Corvallis Police and Oregon DOJ Conduct Joint Investigation at Local Spa

On July 22, 2026, investigators from the Corvallis Police Department and the Oregon Department of Justice (ODOJ) executed a search warrant at the Spring Foot Spa located at 505 NW Harrison Blvd.

The investigation started after concerned community members reported illicit activities at the business and that the business was operating without a license. Investigators arrested a 52-year-old female, New York resident for Practicing Massage Without a License (a class A misdemeanor). Investigators collected evidence that included condoms, cash, credit card statements, and bank statements that were consistent with prostitution.

The female was connected with support services as a victim of human trafficking.