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News Release

Estacada Man Arrested Following Sandy Child Predator Sting (Photo) -08/09/24

On 07/19/2024 the Sandy Police Department arrested Mr. Richard Gibb Potter, age 36 of Estacada. Mr. Potter was arrested on charges of Online Sexual Corruption of a Child in the Second Degree and Luring a Minor. This arrest was made after a thorough investigation following the Multi-Agency Child Predator sting that was hosted by SPD in May 2024.

Mr. Potter engaged in conversation with one of the law enforcement decoy chatters on dating and messaging applications. Investigators believe that Mr. Potter may have engaged in similar criminal activity previously and are asking the public for information, including information on any minors he may have previously contacted. Mr. Potter's booking photo is attached. The release of the booking photo is for law enforcement purposes and is in accordance with ORS 133.870 for the identification of additional criminal activity.

Any minor having had sexually explicit conversations or meetings with Mr. Potter are encouraged to speak with a trusted adult and the Sandy Police Department. Please contact us via phone, (503) 489-2195, in reference to SPD 24-0606.

The Sandy Police Department urges parents to be aware of the applications housed on their children's smartphones, and any potential conversations their children are having with strangers.

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Attached Media Files: Mr. Richard Gibb Potter,