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Willamina Man Arrested For Online Child Sexual Exploitation Crimes; Investigators Concerned About The Potential Of Additional Victims (Photo) - 08/13/26

In spring of 2026, Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office's Special Investigations Unit initiated an investigation into online child sexual exploitation crimes that occurred in rural Willamina, Oregon. Detectives determined that in February of 2026, Jeremy Lee Tish allegedly contacted a minor for the purposes of sexual exploitation. 
 

On August 10, 2026, deputies located and arrested Tish outside of Willamina. He was booked into the Yamhill County Correctional Facility where he was held on Luring a Minor (ORS 167.057) and Attempted Using a Child in Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct (ORS 163.670).
 

During the investigation, detectives learned that Tish has potentially been involved in Future Farmers of America events in the Polk County area and may have had additional online contact with minors.
 

Due to the nature of the allegations and his possible online access to minors, investigators are concerned there may be additional victims.
 

Anyone with information related to this case, or other potential incidents involving Jeremy Tish, is urged to contact Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office's Special Investigations Unit at (503) 474-4920 (Det. Z. Rodriguez) and reference case 26YC0694.
 

In accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273, the Sheriff’s Office is releasing Tish’s booking photo to assist in identifying any additional criminal activity.

Attached Media Files: Jeremy_Lee_Tish.png,

Willamina Man Arrested For Online Child Sexual Exploitation Crimes; Investigators Concerned About The Potential Of Additional Victims (Photo) - 08/13/26

In spring of 2026, Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office's Special Investigations Unit initiated an investigation into online child sexual exploitation crimes that occurred in rural Willamina, Oregon. Detectives determined that in February of 2026, Jeremy Lee Tish allegedly contacted a minor for the purposes of sexual exploitation. 
 

On August 10, 2026, deputies located and arrested Tish outside of Willamina. He was booked into the Yamhill County Correctional Facility where he was held on Luring a Minor (ORS 167.057) and Attempted Using a Child in Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct (ORS 163.670).
 

During the investigation, detectives learned that Tish has potentially been involved in Future Farmers of America events in the Polk County area and may have had additional online contact with minors.
 

Due to the nature of the allegations and his possible online access to minors, investigators are concerned there may be additional victims.
 

Anyone with information related to this case, or other potential incidents involving Jeremy Tish, is urged to contact Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office's Special Investigations Unit at (503) 474-4920 (Det. Z. Rodriguez) and reference case 26YC0694.
 

In accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273, the Sheriff’s Office is releasing Tish’s booking photo to assist in identifying any additional criminal activity.

Attached Media Files: Jeremy_Lee_Tish.png,

McMinnville Man Arrested For Historical Sexual Crimes; Investigators Concerned About The Potential Of Additional Victims (Photo) - 07/29/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

[McMinnville, OR] On July 27, 2026, the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office and the Yamhill County Special Investigations Unit initiated an investigation into reported historical sexual abuse that occurred in Lafayette, Oregon. Detectives determined that between 2014 and 2019, Luis Miguel Straub allegedly sexually abused a minor whom he had frequent contact with. 

 

On July 28, 2026, detectives located and arrested Straub in McMinnville. He was booked into the Yamhill County Correctional Facility on Sodomy in the First Degree (ORS 163.405) and Sexual Abuse in the First Degree (ORS 163.427).

 

During the investigation, detectives learned that Straub has potentially been involved in local youth sports (soccer) in the Hillsboro area and has been employed with a business that provides direct support to people with disabilities. Due to the nature of the allegations and his past roles with access to minors and people with disabilities, investigators are concerned there may be additional victims.

 

Anyone with information related to this case or other potential incidents involving Luis Straub is urged to contact the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit at (503) 434-7464 (Det. C. Bartlett).

 

In accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273, the Sheriff’s Office is releasing Straub’s booking photo to assist in identifying any additional criminal activity.

Attached Media Files: Luis_Miguel_Straub,

McMinnville Man Arrested For Historical Sexual Crimes; Investigators Concerned About The Potential Of Additional Victims (Photo) - 07/29/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

[McMinnville, OR] On July 27, 2026, the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office and the Yamhill County Special Investigations Unit initiated an investigation into reported historical sexual abuse that occurred in Lafayette, Oregon. Detectives determined that between 2014 and 2019, Luis Miguel Straub allegedly sexually abused a minor whom he had frequent contact with. 

 

On July 28, 2026, detectives located and arrested Straub in McMinnville. He was booked into the Yamhill County Correctional Facility on Sodomy in the First Degree (ORS 163.405) and Sexual Abuse in the First Degree (ORS 163.427).

 

During the investigation, detectives learned that Straub has potentially been involved in local youth sports (soccer) in the Hillsboro area and has been employed with a business that provides direct support to people with disabilities. Due to the nature of the allegations and his past roles with access to minors and people with disabilities, investigators are concerned there may be additional victims.

 

Anyone with information related to this case or other potential incidents involving Luis Straub is urged to contact the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit at (503) 434-7464 (Det. C. Bartlett).

 

In accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273, the Sheriff’s Office is releasing Straub’s booking photo to assist in identifying any additional criminal activity.

Attached Media Files: Luis_Miguel_Straub,