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Gage Ferrando Sentenced To Over Six Years In Prison For Sexual Abuse Of Dallas Teen. (Photo) - 04/01/26

DALLAS (OR) – Gage Austin Ferrando, 21, has been sentenced to serve two 75-month terms (6.5 years each) in prison for sexually abusing a 14-year-old from Dallas in November of 2024. Ferrando, of Lebanon, was sentenced by Polk County Circuit Judge Monte S. Campbell, after pleading no contest to two counts of Sex Abuse in the First Degree He will also be required to serve a 45-month term of Post-Prison Supervision and register as a sex offender upon his release.

 

Judge Campbell sentenced Ferrando pursuant to Oregon’s Ballot Measure 11 minimum mandatory sentencing law, which means he will not be eligible for any early release or other program that would result in a reduction of his sentence. Ferrando will serve this sentence in addition to the 100-month sentence he is currently serving for Rape in the First Degree.

 

The case was investigated by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. It was prosecuted by Polk County Deputy District Attorney Shannon Clausen.

 

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, child abuse or another victimization, April may be a difficult time for you. Below are resources always available to you, should you need assistance or someone to talk to. Center for Hope and Safety: 503-399-7722; Sable House: 503-623-4033; Warriors of Hope: 971-241-3594

 

 

 

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Gage Ferrando Sentenced To Over Six Years In Prison For Sexual Abuse Of Dallas Teen. (Photo) - 04/01/26

DALLAS (OR) – Gage Austin Ferrando, 21, has been sentenced to serve two 75-month terms (6.5 years each) in prison for sexually abusing a 14-year-old from Dallas in November of 2024. Ferrando, of Lebanon, was sentenced by Polk County Circuit Judge Monte S. Campbell, after pleading no contest to two counts of Sex Abuse in the First Degree He will also be required to serve a 45-month term of Post-Prison Supervision and register as a sex offender upon his release.

 

Judge Campbell sentenced Ferrando pursuant to Oregon’s Ballot Measure 11 minimum mandatory sentencing law, which means he will not be eligible for any early release or other program that would result in a reduction of his sentence. Ferrando will serve this sentence in addition to the 100-month sentence he is currently serving for Rape in the First Degree.

 

The case was investigated by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. It was prosecuted by Polk County Deputy District Attorney Shannon Clausen.

 

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, child abuse or another victimization, April may be a difficult time for you. Below are resources always available to you, should you need assistance or someone to talk to. Center for Hope and Safety: 503-399-7722; Sable House: 503-623-4033; Warriors of Hope: 971-241-3594

 

 

 

Attached Media Files: FerrandoPhotoPR.png,