Marion County Man Convicted Of Rape
- 09/22/26
Salem, OR – September 22, 2026 – Marion County Circuit Court Judge Sean Armstrong sentenced Daniel A. Long (age 55) to 450 months (approximately 37.5 years) in the Department of Corrections. Long was convicted based on a guilty verdict of three counts of Rape in the First Degree, three counts of Sodomy in the First Degree, one count of Sodomy in the Third Degree, and one count of Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree.
The conviction stems from the repeated sexual abuse of a female victim by Long, a family friend. The abuse occurred over four years, beginning when the victim was 14 and continuing until she was 17-years-old. The defendant threatened to harm the victim and her family if she told anyone about the abuse; he leveraged their personal relationship to keep her silent. The victim disclosed the abuse after entering a stable, healthy relationship that gave her confidence to speak out.
“This case is another example of the extensive manipulation sexual assault victims can be subjected to. It takes extreme acts of courage for these victims to come forward,” said DA-elect Brendan Murphy. “Despite the horrible abuse she suffered at the hands of the defendant; we wish her healing as she moves forward.”
Deputy District Attorney Matt Estrada represented the state in this case. The Marion County District Attorney’s Office wishes to thank the detectives with the Salem Police Department for their outstanding work.
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Marion County Man Convicted Of Rape
- 09/22/26
Salem, OR – September 22, 2026 – Marion County Circuit Court Judge Sean Armstrong sentenced Daniel A. Long (age 55) to 450 months (approximately 37.5 years) in the Department of Corrections. Long was convicted based on a guilty verdict of three counts of Rape in the First Degree, three counts of Sodomy in the First Degree, one count of Sodomy in the Third Degree, and one count of Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree.
The conviction stems from the repeated sexual abuse of a female victim by Long, a family friend. The abuse occurred over four years, beginning when the victim was 14 and continuing until she was 17-years-old. The defendant threatened to harm the victim and her family if she told anyone about the abuse; he leveraged their personal relationship to keep her silent. The victim disclosed the abuse after entering a stable, healthy relationship that gave her confidence to speak out.
“This case is another example of the extensive manipulation sexual assault victims can be subjected to. It takes extreme acts of courage for these victims to come forward,” said DA-elect Brendan Murphy. “Despite the horrible abuse she suffered at the hands of the defendant; we wish her healing as she moves forward.”
Deputy District Attorney Matt Estrada represented the state in this case. The Marion County District Attorney’s Office wishes to thank the detectives with the Salem Police Department for their outstanding work.
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