RPD DETECTIVES ARREST MULTIPLE SUSPECTS DURING HUMAN TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION (Photo) - 10/15/26
Redmond, OR – During the week of August 28, 2026, the Redmond Police Department (RPD) began an investigation of a minor female who was involved in a sexual relationship with an adult male in the Redmond-Bend area. During the course of the investigation, it was learned several adult men in the area had been involved in a sexual relationship with a minor female. The investigation revealed a minor female had been the victim of ongoing human sex trafficking. The investigation resulted in a fourth arrest on October 13, 2026.
The following suspects were taken into custody, lodged at the Deschutes County Adult Jail, and charged with the listed crimes:
Shawn Michael Bowlin, 45-year-old male, Bend resident
Arrested: September 5, 2026
Rape 3
Sex Abuse 1
Encouraging Child Sex Abuse
Sodomy 3
Pedro Joel Linares Alonso, 22-year-old male, Bend resident
Arrested: September 18, 2026
Rape 1
Rape 3
Sodomy 1
Sodomy 3
Luring Minor for Sexual Conduct
Online Sexual Corruption of a Child 1st degree
Strangulation
Juan Carlos Linares, 31-year-old male, Bend resident
Arrested: September 18, 2026
Rape 3
Sodomy 3
Luring Minor for Sexual Conduct
Online Sexual Corruption of a Child 1st degree
Probation Violation
Victor Santos Govea, 36-year-old male, Bend resident
Arrested: October 13, 2026
Trafficking in Persons
Compelling Prostitution
Promoting Prostitution
Luring a Minor
Unlawful Delivery of Marijuana
Providing Alcohol to an Intoxicated Person
Rape 3
Sex Abuse 2
Sodomy 3
Prohibited Acts / Tattoo (ORS 690.360)
RPD Detectives are seeking any other potential victims of human / sex trafficking regarding this investigation. If you have any information about additional victims or information regarding this investigation, please contact non-emergency Dispatch and reference RPD case number 2026-30033.
Sex/Human trafficking is a real crime and it can happen anywhere. If you, or someone you know, is a victim of sex/human trafficking there are several community resources such as the AT project. Learn more about the AT project at https://at-project.org. Another resource is In Our Backyard, a local advocacy group with more information available at https://inourbackyard.org.
RPD would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance during the investigation: Bend Police Department, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Deschutes County Parole & Probation, United States Marshalls, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Human Services, and the Deschutes County District Attorney's Office.
