Roseburg Man Arrested On Rape And Sexual Abuse Charges
A Roseburg man was arrested Wednesday following an investigation into reported juvenile sexual abuse spanning about 11 years. John Michael Kilby Jr., 57, was lodged on 120 total charges, including rape, sodomy, sexual abuse, unlawful sexual penetration and incest.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. — A Roseburg man was arrested Wednesday following a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office investigation into a report of juvenile sexual abuse that allegedly spanned approximately 11 years.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies launched the investigation on Sunday, June 28, after receiving a report that 57-year-old John Michael Kilby Jr. of Roseburg had engaged in forcible sexual intercourse and other sexual acts with a juvenile known to him.
Investigators said the alleged abuse occurred from the time the victim was approximately 7 years old until age 18.
As the investigation progressed, deputies said they developed probable cause to arrest Kilby. He was taken into custody without incident on Wednesday, July 1.
Following his arrest, the sheriff’s office said Kilby admitted to the allegations during an interview.
Kilby was lodged at the Douglas County Jail on 120 total charges, including:
- Rape in the First Degree, 24 counts
- Sodomy in the First Degree, 24 counts
- Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, 24 counts
- Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree, 24 counts
- Incest, 24 counts
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 541-440-4471 and reference case #26-1998.
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