(08/14/08 - Initial BBT Report)

Joseph Tracy Garner, 42, a social studies teacher at Ontario High School in Ontario, Oregon has been arrested and charged with seven counts of online sexual corruption of a child in the second degree.

Garner’s arrest came after a three month investigation which began when a private group conducting an Internet sting operation notified authorities that a person had used MySpace to contact and initiate explicit and, at times, graphic conversations of a sexual nature with a purported 13-year-old Oregon girl who was in reality a trained adult decoy.

It is further alleged that Garner tried to arrange a physical meeting with the girl for the purposes of having sexual contact.

Oregon State Police were allegedly able to trace the internet communications back to Garner’s account. It has also been reported that during one of the online conversations that Garner sent a school picture of himself to the decoy.

A school spokesperson says that Garner has resigned in the wake of his arrest.

09/21/08 - Guilty Plea

On Friday, Joseph Tracy Garner pleaded guilty to seven counts of online sexual corruption of a child in the second degree.

Sentencing is set for November 3rd.

Garner is considered a candidate for probation provided he complies with various stipulations between his guilty plea and sentencing date.

For the full details seetThe Argus Observer reported titled, “Former teacher pleads guilty”, a link to which appears below.

References:

Former teacher pleads guilty (09/21/08)

Oregon teacher accused of soliciting girl online (08/14/08)

Ontario teacher arrested on felony charges (08/14/08)

(09/10/08 - Initial BBT Report)

Andrew John Humphreys, 27, a former teacher at Umpqua Valley Christian School in Roseburg, Oregon and a former coach at Oakland High School in Oakland, Oregon has been sentenced to serve five days of work crew, pay a $500 fee and register as a sex offender for having sex with a 17-year-old girl.

In July Humphreys pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor.

In exchange for that guilty plea, charges of sexual misconduct and physical harassment were dismissed.

Reportedly Humphreys met the girl through a church youth group for which he was a leader.

Humphreys came to the attention of authorities when he resigned his post as assistant coach at Oakland High School and disclosed the situation to school administrators who are required by law to make a report.

References:

Former teacher sentenced in sex case (09/10/008)

(08/13/08 - Initial BBT Report)

Jeremiah Gunner Scott, 26, a former teacher at the North Coast Christian School in Hammond, Oregon has been charged with eight counts of third-degree rape and one count each of third-degree sodomy, contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor and sexual misconduct.

The alleged sexual activity between Scott and the 15-year-old female alleged victim is said to be “consensual”, although the alleged victim is too young to legally consent.

Scott’s arrest was the result of a combined investigation involving the Warrenton, OR Police Department and the Pacific County, Washington Sheriff’s Office.

Reportedly Warrenton Police have concluded their investigation, however the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their investigation and additional charges may be forthcoming.

Scott, in addition to having been a school teacher, was also reportedly a youth pastor for Warrenton First Baptist Church.

08/29/08 - Arraignment

Jeremiah Scott was arraigned Wednesday on eight felony counts of third-degree rape and one felony count of third-degree sodomy.

Scott’s attorney asked and the judge granted permission for Scott to have contact with minors under the age of 16, so he could look for a new job.

At Scott’s arraignment it was revealed that Scott may have been having consensual sex with a 15-year-old female student inside the school. Also it was revealed that Scott may ultimately face additional charges in Pacific County, Washington.

References:

Former teacher arraigned on rape charges (08/29/08)

Former Christian school teacher arrested, accused of having sex with student (08/12/08)

(08/26/08 - Initial BBT Report)

Askia Brown, 33, a former assistant track coach at Central Catholic High School in Portland, Oregon has been arrested on charges of second-degree sexual abuse and two counts of third-degree sexual abuse..

It is alleged that Brown improperly touched a 14-year-old girl while he massaged her hamstring at a private track and field club in Portland.

The alleged victim told investigators that as she lay on her stomach that Brown’s hands went under her shorts, under her underwear and he rubbed her genital area for about 10 minutes. The girl also told investigators that when Brown was done he called her a “bad girl” and asked her if she liked it.

Reportedly the girl fled the gym with Brown running after her, warning her not to tell anyone.

The girl eventually went to her father’s office, told him of the alleged sexual assault and police were called.

KOIN reports that:

After police arrested Brown, he admitted to giving the girl a rubdown, and admitted to touching some pubic hair, but denies committing sexual abuse. When Deteictive Brett Hawkinson asked Brown if the crime lab would find Brown’s DNA inside the victim’s vagina, he replied, “I hope not”.

Following his arrest Brown was initially held in lieu of $10,000 bond.

Reportedly Brown left the employ of Central Catholic High School last spring.

Investigators ask that anyone with more information about Brown’s exploits, either during or after he coached for Central Catholic, should call Portland Police.

References:

Girls track coach faces charges in abuse case (08/26/08)

Track Coach Accused Of Molesting Child (08/25/08)

High school asst. coach arrested for sex abuse (08/25/08)

(06/07/08 - Initial BBT Report)

Sarah Jayne Bridges, 24, a substitute teacher in the Eugene School District in Eugene, Oregon has been arrested and charged with third-degree rape, sodomy and sexual assault.

It is alleged that Bridges engaged in sexual activity with a male middle school student in March of this year with the alleged sexual assault said to have taken place away from the school.

Thus far the police and the school system have provided no information on the age, grade level or school of the alleged victim.

Bridges came to the attention of the police by way of school officials.

Bridges teaching privileges with the school system have been suspended.

06/08/08 - Sarah Bridges Released on Bail

Sarah Bridges was released on bail on Saturday morning.

07/16/08 - Guilty Plea and Sentencing

Today Sarah Bridges pleaded guilty to rape in the third degree and sodomy in the third degree.

Bridges was sentenced to 60 days in jail, five years probation and $1,000 in court assessments.

Bridges was also ordered to undergo sex-offender treatment, refrain from having any contact with minors, provide a DNA sample, register as a sex offender and undergo a polygraph examination upon the request of her probation officer.

07/29/08 - No Room For Bridges In the Jail

Sarah Jayne Bridges has yet to start her 60 day jail sentence, reportedly due to no room in the jail.

The Deputy DA says that the sentence would likely be short because of jail overcrowding.

Webmaster’s Opinion/Editorial:

Can there be any question that Sarah Bridges received the “female discount” at sentencing?

Anyone?

References:

No room in jail for teacher who had sex with pupil (07/29/08)

Substitute teacher pleads guilty to having sex with former student (07/16/08)

Substitute teacher released from jail after paying bail (06/08/08)

Substitute teacher charged with rape (06/07/08)

Ore. woman charged with rape of middle school boy (06/07/08)

Substitute teacher arrested on charges of sex with student (06/07/08)