Salem Man Sentenced For Abusing Minor Neighbor
- 05/13/26
State of Oregon v. John Raymond Alatorre
Marion County Circuit Court Case 26CR02578
Salem, OR – May 11, 2026 – Last week, Marion County Circuit Court Judge Natasha Zimmerman sentenced John Raymond Alatorre (age 29) to 75 months in the Oregon Department of Corrections. He was convicted based on a no-contest plea of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and Attempted Sodomy in the First Degree. He will be required to register as a sex offender.
In November 2025 Salem Police received a report of suspected child abuse in the three thousand block of Hawthorne Ave., NE. A mother reported that her 8-year-old daughter had ended up inside Alatorre’s apartment after playing outside in the courtyard with other neighborhood children. While inside the apartment Alatorre exposed himself and sexually abused the child.
A forensic interview was conducted by Liberty House, and on January 13, 2026, Salem Police interviewed Alatorre. He was arrested at that time. He was charged with Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, which carries a presumptive prison sentence of 75 months Deparmtent of Corrections pursuant to Oregon sentencing laws.
“Crimes against children will always be our priority as our office remains committed to ensuring children are safe,” said Chief Deputy District Attorney Brendan Murphy. “Children deserve to be safe in their homes, neighborhoods and throughout their entire community.”
This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Katharine Semple. The Marion County DA’s Office wishes to acknowledge the critical and delicate work of Liberty House and the investigation by the Salem Police Department. Their excellent work led to justice in this case.
Due to the involvement of child victims and the nature of criminal behavior, no additional details will be released.
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Salem Man Sentenced For Abusing Minor Neighbor
- 05/13/26
State of Oregon v. John Raymond Alatorre
Marion County Circuit Court Case 26CR02578
Salem, OR – May 11, 2026 – Last week, Marion County Circuit Court Judge Natasha Zimmerman sentenced John Raymond Alatorre (age 29) to 75 months in the Oregon Department of Corrections. He was convicted based on a no-contest plea of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree and Attempted Sodomy in the First Degree. He will be required to register as a sex offender.
In November 2025 Salem Police received a report of suspected child abuse in the three thousand block of Hawthorne Ave., NE. A mother reported that her 8-year-old daughter had ended up inside Alatorre’s apartment after playing outside in the courtyard with other neighborhood children. While inside the apartment Alatorre exposed himself and sexually abused the child.
A forensic interview was conducted by Liberty House, and on January 13, 2026, Salem Police interviewed Alatorre. He was arrested at that time. He was charged with Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, which carries a presumptive prison sentence of 75 months Deparmtent of Corrections pursuant to Oregon sentencing laws.
“Crimes against children will always be our priority as our office remains committed to ensuring children are safe,” said Chief Deputy District Attorney Brendan Murphy. “Children deserve to be safe in their homes, neighborhoods and throughout their entire community.”
This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Katharine Semple. The Marion County DA’s Office wishes to acknowledge the critical and delicate work of Liberty House and the investigation by the Salem Police Department. Their excellent work led to justice in this case.
Due to the involvement of child victims and the nature of criminal behavior, no additional details will be released.
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