Creswell Man Charged With Assaulting A Federal Officer And Damaging Federal Property (Photo) - 09/03/26

MEDFORD, Ore.—A federal grand jury in Medford returned an indictment charging a Creswell, Oregon, man after allegedly assaulting a federal officer and damaging the federal building in Eugene, Oregon, last January.

Trenton Alexander Van Zoeren, 19, has been charged with assault of a federal officer involving physical contact, aggravated assault on a federal employee causing bodily injury, and willfully injuring or committing any depredation against property of the United States.

According to court documents, on January 14 and 21, 2026, Van Zoeren damaged a window at the Eugene federal building. On January 28, 2026, Van Zoeren assaulted a Federal Protective Service officer.

Van Zoeren made his initial appearance in federal court yesterday before a U.S. magistrate judge. He was arraigned, pleaded not guilty, and ordered released pending a jury trial scheduled to begin on December 7, 2026.

If convicted, Van Zoeren faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000.

U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon made the announcement.

The FBI and Federal Protective Service are investigating the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Judith Harper is prosecuting the case.

An indictment is only an accusation of a crime, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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Portland Man Pleads Guilty To Aggravated Assault Of A Federal Employee (Photo) - 09/03/26

PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland man pleaded guilty today for assaulting a federal employee at Pioneer Courthouse.

Jett Avery Thomas, 42, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on a federal employee causing bodily injury, aggravated assault on a federal employee with a dangerous weapon, and aggravated assault on a federal employee involving physical contact, announced U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon.

According to court documents, on the morning of July 3, 2023, Thomas threw an object at the Pioneer Federal Courthouse in downtown Portland. After a court security officer attempted to address him, Thomas climbed over the fence and charged up the front steps of the courthouse. The officer retreated into the courthouse and attempted to secure the door behind him. Before he could do so, Thomas grabbed the door, forced it open, and assaulted the officer by punching him in the head. The struggle continued outside the door, where Thomas continued assaulting the officer, striking him with a hard object and placing him in a chokehold. The officer accessed his service weapon and fired two shots into Thomas’ torso.

Thomas was arrested, provided first aid, and transported to a local hospital where he underwent surgery for his injuries. The officer was also transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries and later released.

On August 1, 2023, a federal grand jury in Portland returned a 3-count indictment charging Thomas with aggravated assault on a federal employee causing bodily injury, aggravated assault on a federal employee with a dangerous weapon, and aggravated assault on a federal employee involving physical contact.

Thomas faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release.

He will be sentenced on December 16, 2026, before a U.S. District Court Judge.

This case was investigated by the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service with assistance from the Federal Protective Service and Portland Police Bureau. It is being prosecuted by Scott M. Kerin, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.

Illegal Alien From Mexico Sentenced For Immigration Violation (Photo) - 09/02/26

PORTLAND, Ore.— A Mexican National, illegally inside the United States, was sentenced to federal prison today for immigration crimes.

Claudia Susana Vargas-Rosas, 39, pled guilty to illegally reentering the United States and was sentenced to 8 months in federal prison and 1 year of supervised release, announced U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon.

According to court documents, Vargas-Rosas was deported in 2018 after serving her sentence in state prison for striking a dependent child with a meat tenderizer.

On September 7, 2023, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents learned that Vargas-Rosas had been arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Washington County, Oregon. Vargas-Rosas’s criminal history includes prior state convictions for Assault IV, possession of a stolen vehicle, and possession of a controlled substance. She has also been arrested for multiple probation violations.

On April 21, 2026, Vargas-Rosas was charged with illegally reentering the United States. Vargas-Rosas made her initial appearance on May 5, 2026, and was detained.

This case was investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Illegal Alien From Mexico Sentenced For Immigration Violations (Photo) - 09/01/26

EUGENE, Ore.— A Mexican National, illegally inside the United States, was sentenced to federal prison today for illegal re-entry.

Javier Osorio-Altamira, 50, was sentenced to 12 months and 1 day in federal prison and 3 year’ supervised release announced U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon.

According to court documents, Osorio-Altamira had been removed from the United States on three prior occasions. During Osorio-Altamira’s first illegal stay in the United States, he attempted to force his way into an apartment and threatened to kill a woman while holding a 12-inch knife. He was convicted of unlawful use of a weapon and removed from the country.

After the most recent illegal stay, he was charged in Marion County for allegedly sexually touching a child on multiple occasions. After his arrest, the state released him into the community. On April 16, 2016, Osorio-Altamira was arrested by immigration authorities for immigration crimes, made his initial appearance in federal court, and was detained.

Records show that Osorio-Altamira was previously deported from the United States on June 10, 2015, May 20, 2016, and June 4, 2016. He has never applied for or received permission from the Attorney General of the United States or the Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security to reenter the United States.

On April 16, 2026, a federal grand jury in Eugene returned an indictment charging Osorio-Altamira with illegal re-entry. On June 3, 2026, he pled guilty to this charge.

This case was investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Coos Bay Man Sentenced To 17 Years In Prison For Sexually Exploiting Children In The United States And Abroad (Photo) - 09/01/26

EUGENE, Ore.— A Coos Bay, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison today for using a minor to produce child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and attempting to use a separate minor to produce CSAM.

Thomas Owen Barnett, 40, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison and 15 years’ supervised release, announced U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon.

“This defendant used the internet to exploit children within the United States and abroad. He hid his identity while forcing children to be exposed. We have now exposed Barnett for the criminal he is. Children deserve to be safe online and in their own homes. I hope the children he harmed find healing after these traumatic events,” said Scott E. Bradford.

“Today’s sentence underscores the FBI’s focus on stopping those who exploit children,” said FBI Portland Special Agent in Charge Doug Olson. “Barnett’s actions caused real harm, and I’m grateful to the North Bend Police Department and the Coos County Sheriff’s Office for their outstanding assistance. Their teamwork with our agents and the U.S. Attorney’s Office was essential to bringing this case to justice.”

According to court documents, between September and December 2023, Barnett encouraged a minor victim to create and send him CSAM.  In September 2024, Barnett distributed CSAM of that minor victim on Kik, an online chat platform, and sought money in exchange. That same month, Barnett posed as the minor victim online and asked a man in another country to make and send him CSAM depicting the man’s very young child.

On February 20, 2025, a federal grand jury in Eugene returned a four-count indictment charging Barnett with sexual exploitation of a child, attempted sexual exploitation of a child, as well as possession and distribution of child pornography.

This case was investigated by the FBI with assistance from the North Bend Police Department and the Coos County Sheriff’s Office. It was prosecuted by William M. McLaren, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.

Anyone who has information about the physical or online exploitation of children is encouraged to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

Federal law defines child pornography as any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor. It is important to remember child sexual abuse material depicts actual crimes being committed against children. Not only do these images and videos document the victims’ exploitation and abuse, but when shared across the internet, re-victimize and re-traumatize the child victims each time their abuse is viewed. To learn more, please visit the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at www.missingkids.org.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Justice Department to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.justice.gov/psc.

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Convicted Felon In Medford Charged With Possessing Firearms, Silencers, And A Destructive Device (Photo) - 08/31/26

MEDFORD, Ore.—A federal grand jury in Medford returned an indictment charging a Medford, Oregon, man with possessing nine firearms while being a convicted felon, possessing unregistered firearms silencers, and possessing an unregistered destructive device.

Michael Scott Beugli, 32, appeared in court today to be arraigned on a superseding indictment and to seek release. Beugli pleaded not guilty and was detained pending trial.

According to court documents, on February 24, 2026, a witness saw Beugli throwing firearms out of his residence in Medford, Oregon. Beugli is a convicted felon not allowed to possess firearms. Beugli fled the premises, and law enforcement located nine guns and additional homemade silencers at Beugli’s residence.

About a month after this incident, Beugli sent threatening messages to the witness. On March 25, 2026, ATF responded to an explosive device detonating in a car at the witness’s residence. Beugli was located nearby in a home with similar devices and explosive materials. Beugli had not registered any silencers or destructive devices with ATF as required by law.

Beugli made his initial appearance in federal court on August 17, 2026, before a U.S. magistrate judge. He was arraigned on the one count indictment charging felon in possession of a firearm, pleaded not guilty, and ordered detained pending a jury trial scheduled to begin on September 28, 2026.

If convicted, Michael Beugli faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in federal prison, 3 years’ supervised release, and a fine of $250,000.

U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon made the announcement.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms is investigating the case in coordination with the Medford Police Department, the Jackson County Sherrif’s Office, the Ashland Police Department, and the Oregon State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sara T. Shaw is prosecuting the case.

Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) is the Department of Justice’s nationwide initiative that brings federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement, prosecutors, and other public safety partners together to coordinate efforts to combat violent crime and make communities safe. Coordinated by U.S. Attorneys’ offices in each of the 94 federal districts, PSN is tailored to particular communities to strategically address specific violent crime and public safety challenges. As a key component of Operation Take Back America, PSN serves a central role in the Department’s commitment to make our country safe. PSN emphasizes three core principles: rapid federal response to violent crime and criminal offenders; strong, strategic partnerships among law enforcement at all levels; and accountability and deterrence through the prosecution of the most serious, readily provable offenses and other strategies. These efforts complement and strengthen President Trump’s Homeland Security Task Forces, ensuring a comprehensive federal response to the most pressing public safety issues facing communities.

An indictment is only an accusation of a crime, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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