District Attorney News

Salvador Martinez-Romero was sentenced to life in prison for a 2019 crime spree: murder, attempted murder, and robbery. He fatally stabbed one woman and injured three others during bank and carjacking incidents fueled by methamphetamine.

Washington County, Oregon, secured $1.5M+ grant funding to combat organized retail theft. Funds will enhance investigations, prosecutions, security, and provide resources to local law enforcement and businesses.

Jonathan Ross Baker received a 25-month prison sentence for domestic violence assault and harassment, following a February 2024 attack witnessed by a child. He hid from police but was apprehended by a K-9 unit.

Wilfredo Aguilar-Pineda was convicted of multiple counts of sexual abuse, including rape and luring a minor, and sentenced to 50 years in prison for abusing a child over several years.

Geovani Barcenas-Ortiz pleaded guilty to bias crime and weapon charges, receiving 15 months in prison for threatening a TriMet employee with a knife while making derogatory comments.

Jesus Esteban Flores was convicted of robbery, weapon use, and theft for crimes at Washington Square Mall. He received 109 months in prison. The District Attorney launched a campaign against shoplifting.

Washington County held a retail theft symposium with Columbia Sportswear and ORCAOR, bringing together law enforcement, prosecutors, and retailers. The goal is to combat theft through collaboration, training, prosecution, and community safety.

83-year-old Gary Caughey pleaded guilty to public indecency after masturbating in a Target store, targeting young girls. He was sentenced to 60 months in prison and must register as a sex offender due to a lengthy criminal history.

Julius Mitchell received an 80-month prison sentence for cocaine delivery, promoting prostitution, firearm possession, and witness tampering. He was caught in a human trafficking sting with a minor, drugs, and a firearm.

Jair Leyva Noriega was found guilty of manslaughter and drug delivery to a minor, and sentenced to 88 months for selling fentanyl to a teenager who died. This is a rare conviction in Oregon, reflecting efforts to hold drug dealers accountable.