Lane County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges
Dylan Ford, a 29-year-old Lane County Sheriff's deputy, was arrested in Eugene, Oregon, and charged with sexually exploiting children. He allegedly used chat apps to exchange explicit content with minors under 16, sometimes requesting specific acts and using a colleague's…
Portland, OR, July 29, 2026 —
EUGENE, OR – A 29-year-old Lane County Sheriff’s deputy, Dylan Ford, has been arrested and charged with sexually exploiting children, authorities announced. The arrest occurred in Eugene, Oregon.
According to charging documents, Ford allegedly used chat applications to exchange explicit content with minors who are under the age of 16. Investigators stated that Ford sometimes requested specific sexual acts from the minors.
The report also indicates that Ford reportedly used a photograph of a colleague to obscure his identity during these exchanges. The specific nature of the colleague’s photo and how it was utilized was not further detailed.
Ford was taken into custody and has been ordered detained pending further court proceedings. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office has not released further details regarding the ongoing investigation.
The charges against Ford include counts of sexually exploiting children. Further information regarding the timeline of the alleged offenses and the specifics of the investigation was not immediately available.
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