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Former Oregon Youth Authority Employee Arraigned On Charges Of Supplying Contraband, Sexual Misconduct And Providing Firearms. - 09/03/25

Today, former Oregon Youth Authority employee Cherie MacDougall (3/31/1983) was arraigned in Marion County Circuit Court on a Grand Jury Indictment charging her with:

  • three counts of supplying contraband;
  • three counts of conspiracy to supply contraband;
  • two counts of custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree, and;
  • two counts of felon in possession of a firearm. 

The charges stem from a co-investigation between the Oregon State Police and Oregon Department of Justice for conduct that occurred in 2022.   According to a court exhibit, MacDougall was paid by incarcerated individuals to provide them with vaping devices.  She later provided that same person with two firearms after that individual was released from custody on conditional release in the community. The grand jury also indicted MacDougall for engaging in a sexual relationship with that same person.

 

The case is Marion County Circuit Court case 25CR47112. Based on the seriousness of the conduct, the state requested $500,000 bail. Marion County Judge Pro Tem Matthew Tracey imposed bail at $100,000.  The next scheduled date is September 11, 2025 at 8:30AM at the Marion County Annex at 4000 Aumsville Highway SE, Salem, Oregon.

 

MacDougall’s employment with the Oregon Youth Authority ended on May 10, 2023.

 

This indictment is only one of several criminal indictments issued by the Marion County Grand Jury during the inquiry regarding the conditions and managements of MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility, a closed custody facility run by the Oregon Youth Authority.  See June 16, 2025, release: “Marion County District Attorney Opens Grand Jury Inquiry Regarding MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility.”

 

The case is being prosecuted by Marion County Deputy District Attorney Kylie Kuhns and Special Deputy District Attorney Kurt Miller.  Miller is a Senior Assistant Attorney General with the Oregon Department of Justice assisting with the MacLaren inquiry.  The Marion County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank the Oregon State Police and Department of Justice for their collaboration on this investigation.


Due to the pending criminal prosecution of MacDougall, no further information will be released at this time.

 

Inquiries can be sent to Chief Deputy District Attorney Brendan Murphy BPMurphy@co.marion.or.us

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About Marion County District Attorney’s Office

The Districty Attorney’s Office is responsible for seeking justice through promoting accountability for criminal offenders; interpreting, enforcing, and executing law; responding to the concerns of victims and the public; and working cooperatively with members of the justice system. 

Former Oregon Youth Authority Employee Arraigned On Charges Of Supplying Contraband, Sexual Misconduct And Providing Firearms. - 09/03/25

Today, former Oregon Youth Authority employee Cherie MacDougall (3/31/1983) was arraigned in Marion County Circuit Court on a Grand Jury Indictment charging her with:

  • three counts of supplying contraband;
  • three counts of conspiracy to supply contraband;
  • two counts of custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree, and;
  • two counts of felon in possession of a firearm. 

The charges stem from a co-investigation between the Oregon State Police and Oregon Department of Justice for conduct that occurred in 2022.   According to a court exhibit, MacDougall was paid by incarcerated individuals to provide them with vaping devices.  She later provided that same person with two firearms after that individual was released from custody on conditional release in the community. The grand jury also indicted MacDougall for engaging in a sexual relationship with that same person.

 

The case is Marion County Circuit Court case 25CR47112. Based on the seriousness of the conduct, the state requested $500,000 bail. Marion County Judge Pro Tem Matthew Tracey imposed bail at $100,000.  The next scheduled date is September 11, 2025 at 8:30AM at the Marion County Annex at 4000 Aumsville Highway SE, Salem, Oregon.

 

MacDougall’s employment with the Oregon Youth Authority ended on May 10, 2023.

 

This indictment is only one of several criminal indictments issued by the Marion County Grand Jury during the inquiry regarding the conditions and managements of MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility, a closed custody facility run by the Oregon Youth Authority.  See June 16, 2025, release: “Marion County District Attorney Opens Grand Jury Inquiry Regarding MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility.”

 

The case is being prosecuted by Marion County Deputy District Attorney Kylie Kuhns and Special Deputy District Attorney Kurt Miller.  Miller is a Senior Assistant Attorney General with the Oregon Department of Justice assisting with the MacLaren inquiry.  The Marion County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank the Oregon State Police and Department of Justice for their collaboration on this investigation.


Due to the pending criminal prosecution of MacDougall, no further information will be released at this time.

 

Inquiries can be sent to Chief Deputy District Attorney Brendan Murphy BPMurphy@co.marion.or.us

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About Marion County District Attorney’s Office

The Districty Attorney’s Office is responsible for seeking justice through promoting accountability for criminal offenders; interpreting, enforcing, and executing law; responding to the concerns of victims and the public; and working cooperatively with members of the justice system.