“Darknet” Child Sexual Abuse Material Leads Homeland Security Investigations To Serve Federal Search Warrant At Medford Residence (Photo)
- 09/02/26
MEDFORD, Ore. – Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) along with the Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) served a federal search warrant Wednesday morning in Medford. Investigators served the search warrant after Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) was purchased from a “Darknet” CSAM website. On scene, investigators interviewed potential witnesses and involved parties. Investigators are working to identify the suspect and refer criminal charges to the United States Attorney’s Office.
Federal, State, and local law enforcement served the search warrant Wednesday, September 2 at a residence in the 3000 block of Marilee Street in Medford. The case originated from a CSAM “darknet” investigation where German investigators identified a potential Medford area suspect. During the warrant, investigators seized digital devices which will be forensically examined by Southern Oregon High Tech Crimes Task Force (SOHTCTF) for further evidence of child exploitation.
Several local law enforcement agencies assisted with the federal search warrant, including Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), Oregon State Police, Medford Police Department (MPD), and the Oregon Department of Justice’s (ODOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
SOCET is a joint inter-agency task force that started in June of 2020 to combat child exploitation. The task force consists of investigators from JCSO, MPD, ODOJ ICAC, and HSI, as well as prosecutors from our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners in Jackson County. SOHTCTF is a joint inter-agency task force that consists of investigators from JCSO, HSI, and MPD.
Investigators continue to examine seized devices and interview witnesses as the investigation moves forward. No further details will be released at this time.
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“Darknet” Child Sexual Abuse Material Leads Homeland Security Investigations To Serve Federal Search Warrant At Medford Residence (Photo)
- 09/02/26
MEDFORD, Ore. – Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) along with the Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) served a federal search warrant Wednesday morning in Medford. Investigators served the search warrant after Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) was purchased from a “Darknet” CSAM website. On scene, investigators interviewed potential witnesses and involved parties. Investigators are working to identify the suspect and refer criminal charges to the United States Attorney’s Office.
Federal, State, and local law enforcement served the search warrant Wednesday, September 2 at a residence in the 3000 block of Marilee Street in Medford. The case originated from a CSAM “darknet” investigation where German investigators identified a potential Medford area suspect. During the warrant, investigators seized digital devices which will be forensically examined by Southern Oregon High Tech Crimes Task Force (SOHTCTF) for further evidence of child exploitation.
Several local law enforcement agencies assisted with the federal search warrant, including Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO), Oregon State Police, Medford Police Department (MPD), and the Oregon Department of Justice’s (ODOJ) Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.
SOCET is a joint inter-agency task force that started in June of 2020 to combat child exploitation. The task force consists of investigators from JCSO, MPD, ODOJ ICAC, and HSI, as well as prosecutors from our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners in Jackson County. SOHTCTF is a joint inter-agency task force that consists of investigators from JCSO, HSI, and MPD.
Investigators continue to examine seized devices and interview witnesses as the investigation moves forward. No further details will be released at this time.
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