Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit Arrest La Pine Man (Photo) - 07/19/24
Released by: Sergeant Thomas Lilienthal
Release Date: July 19, 2024
Location: 52000 Block of Drafter Rd, La Pine, OR
Arrested: Richard Jay Jackson, 61-year-old male, La Pine, OR
Charges:
- 10x Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the First Degree ORS 163.684
- 10x Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree ORS 163.686
- 1x Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine ORS 475.894
- 1x Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine ORS 475.890
NARRATIVE:
On June 28th, 2024, The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) detectives received a Cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding a social media account that was distributing Child Sex Abuse Material (CSAM). A preliminary investigation determined that this account was being operated by Richard Jay Jackson of La Pine. The ICAC unit also learned that the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit was also looking into Jackson on suspicion of drug sales. Search warrants were served to online providers to begin this investigation.
On July 8th, 2024, Street Crimes detectives conducted a separate search warrant for their drug investigation at Jackson’s residence. Subsequent to their search warrant, the Street Crimes Unit arrested Jackson for the aforementioned drug crimes and seized drugs, packaging material, and Jackson’s cellular telephone to continue their investigation.
On July 12th, 2024, ICAC detectives executed a search warrant for their investigation on Jackson’s seized cellular telephone. This search was conducted by the Bend Police Department Digital Forensics Unit and uncovered a sizable number of videos depicting Child Sex Abuse Material on Jackson’s device. Jackson was still in custody at the Deschutes County Adult Jail on his drug charges. As such, was charged with the aforementioned child sex abuse charges.
On July 19th, 2024, ICAC detectives with the assistance of the Criminal Investigations unit and Digital Forensics unit executed a search warrant at Jackson’s trailer and seized additional electronic storage devices capable of storing Child Sex Abuse Material.
This investigation is ongoing. Further search warrants will be sought for the analysis of the seized digital devices and data from electronic service providers, which may result in future charges being filed. No further information will be released at this time.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 259 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 193 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.
