3/19/2026 - LCSO Case 26-0575 - Lane County Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Harrisburg Man During Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Investigation (Photo) - 03/20/26

On March 19th, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives contacted a suspect in an ongoing investigation at a residence in the 1400 block of Heckart Lane, Harrisburg.  

The suspect, Ryan Martin Smith, 20, of Harrisburg, was arrested and lodged at the Lane County Jail on 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree, 10 counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the 2nd Degree, and 10 counts of Encouraging Sexual Assault of an Animal. 

This arrest stemmed from an investigation by the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, focusing on child exploitation. 
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office received assistance during this investigation from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Lane County District Attorney’s Office and Oregon State Police. 

This arrest is part of an ongoing effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable members of our community. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.