Monmouth Man Sentenced To Prison In 20 Year Old Sex Abuse Case.
- 09/24/25
DALLAS (OR) – Luis Miguel Meza, 54, has been sentenced to serve 150 months (12 ½ years) in prison for sexually abusing an eight year old family member in 2005.
Meza, of Monmouth, was sentenced by Polk County Circuit Judge Rafael A. Caso, after a jury unanimously found him guilty of two counts of Sex Abuse in the First Degree stemming from multiple incidents involving the victim, who sought out the assistance of law enforcement in 2024. Judge Caso sentenced Meza according to Oregon’s Measure 11 minimum mandatory sentencing law. He will not be eligible for any form of early release or sentence reduction for the entire length of his incarceration. He will also be required to serve a 45 month term of Post-Prison Supervision upon his release.
After the sentencing, Polk County District Attorney Aaron Felton said, “Whether a crime occurred this year or twenty years ago, our office and all of Polk County law enforcement is committed to seeking justice for the victim and holding the offender accountable.”
The case was investigated by the Independence Police Department. It was prosecuted and tried by Polk County Deputy District Attorney Shannon Clausen.
Monmouth Man Sentenced To Prison In 20 Year Old Sex Abuse Case.
- 09/24/25
DALLAS (OR) – Luis Miguel Meza, 54, has been sentenced to serve 150 months (12 ½ years) in prison for sexually abusing an eight year old family member in 2005.
Meza, of Monmouth, was sentenced by Polk County Circuit Judge Rafael A. Caso, after a jury unanimously found him guilty of two counts of Sex Abuse in the First Degree stemming from multiple incidents involving the victim, who sought out the assistance of law enforcement in 2024. Judge Caso sentenced Meza according to Oregon’s Measure 11 minimum mandatory sentencing law. He will not be eligible for any form of early release or sentence reduction for the entire length of his incarceration. He will also be required to serve a 45 month term of Post-Prison Supervision upon his release.
After the sentencing, Polk County District Attorney Aaron Felton said, “Whether a crime occurred this year or twenty years ago, our office and all of Polk County law enforcement is committed to seeking justice for the victim and holding the offender accountable.”
The case was investigated by the Independence Police Department. It was prosecuted and tried by Polk County Deputy District Attorney Shannon Clausen.