On August 29, 2024 at approximately 1:36 PM, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office conducted a
traffic stop and arrested 72-year-old Mark Skyberg on charges related to possessing child sexual
abuse materials. As Mr. Skyberg was being arrested, other members of the Polk County
Sherriff’s Office were executing a search warrant at his residence in the 24000 block of Yamhill
River Road.

During the execution of the search warrant, additional pieces of evidence supporting the
charges were located and seized from the location. This included multiple electronic devices
and child pornography materials.

Mr. Skyberg was lodged at the Polk County Jail on six counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse
in the First Degree, one count of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree and one
count of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor. Additional charges in this case are likely as the
investigation continues.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is still actively investigating this case and is seeking information
concerning the possibility of additional victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact
Detective Iesha Ruiz Brooks via email at ruiz-brooks.iesha@co.polk.or.us or by phone at 503-
623-9251 and reference case number DAS24011146.