Redmond, OR – In October 2018, the Redmond Police Department (RPD) was contacted by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to inquire about the wanted status of Ezekiel Sandoval, a 45-year-old male and former Redmond resident. Sandoval had an arrest warrant issued in October 2017 after he cut off his GPS ankle monitor. At the time, the RPD believed Sandoval had fled the country to avoid an upcoming criminal trial involving alleged sex abuse of a minor. After his arrest by RPD Detectives in March 2015, Sandoval had been indicted on Sexual Abuse in the First Degree (2 counts) and Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree. Since October 2017, RPD has been working with the United States Marshal’s Office to locate Sandoval in Mexico.
Information from CBSA indicated Sandoval flew from Mexico to Vancouver, BC, Canada, and entered the country using a fake name and passport. Follow-up investigation by CBSA officials unveiled Sandoval’s true name and wanted status in Oregon. Sandoval was arrested by CBSA officials and had been held in custody pending his contested extradition hearing, which was most recently scheduled to occur in May 2019.
For unknown reasons, Sandoval abandoned his contested extradition hearing in Canada and agreed to be extradited to Oregon. On June 7, 2019, Sandoval was lodged in the Deschutes County Adult Jail.
“We are pleased Mr. Sandoval is back in jail awaiting his day in court. The charges against him are serious and have significantly impacted the minor involved," remarked Redmond Chief of Police Dave Tarbet. "I wish to thank the US Marshal’s Office, the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office, the US Attorney’s Office, and the Canadian Border Services Agency for their hard work making sure Sandoval was returned to Oregon."
The RPD puts great effort into investigations and is proud of our ability to help bring criminals to justice.
Questions regarding Sandoval’s next court date and details of the extradition process should be directed to the Deschutes County District Attorney.