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White City Man Indicted on Sex Abuse Charges by Jackson County Grand Jury

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A Jackson County Grand Jury indicted a 19-year-old White City man Tuesday on sex abuse charges.

The suspect, Eli Mulugeta Young, of White City was lodged in the Jackson County Jail for second and third degree sexual abuse charges.

On Friday, February 6th, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies responded to a report of 19-year-old man sexually abusing a girl under the age of 14. Deputies arrested the man in the 7000 block of Houston Loop in White City.

JCSO Special Victims Unit (SVU) detectives believe Young may have other victims. Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to call Detective Jill Wenzel at 541-770-8928.

Detectives are currently investigating this case. Further information will come from the Jackson County District Attorney’s office.
Posted on 2/11/26 5:57AM by Alex Bauer