Over Francisco Ochoa-Lopez Convicted in Kidnapping Case, Flees Before Conclusion of Trial

HILLSBORO, Ore- On August 21, 2025, a Washington County jury found Over Francisco Ochoa-Lopez, age 27, guilty of kidnapping in the second degree. Deputy District Attorneys Rayney Meisel and Alyssa Camp prosecuted this case before Judge Janelle Wipper.

After participating in his trial for the first two days, the defendant failed to return to court for the conclusion of the proceedings. The remainder of the case was tried in abstention. A bench warrant was issued for his arrest. Anyone with information about the defendant’s location should contact law enforcement.

On September 17, 2023, the defendant approached a young child who was playing outside at an apartment complex in Beaverton. He did not know the child or her family. He picked her up and brought her to his apartment. She told him “no,” multiple times. Once inside, he closed the door and touched her chin. When he put her down, the child took the opportunity to flee the apartment and run home to her mother.

Beaverton police responded to the scene and obtained a description of the suspect. Mr. Ochoa-Lopez was located approximately half a mile away a short time later. He provided a false name and gave conflicting stories about where he was coming from. He was eventually taken into custody.

The Washington County DA’s Office argued against releasing this defendant prior to trial. At a release hearing on September 27, 2023, we requested that the defendant be held in custody without bail, pending trial. That request was denied, and the defendant was granted release. We also requested that the defendant be ordered to wear a GPS monitoring device. This request was also denied.

“While a conviction typically brings closure to a victim and their family, the defendant’s sudden and ongoing absence denies that relief, and represents a safety threat to our community. It is imperative that he be located so that justice can be fully served,” said DDA Meisel.

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office commends the bravery of the victim and her family, and the work of the Beaverton Police Department on this case.

Authorities are actively searching for the defendant.