HILLSBORO, Ore- On November 22, 2024, a Washington County jury found David Keith Hilton, age 39, guilty of sodomy in the first degree constituting domestic violence, sexual abuse in the first and third degree constituting domestic violence, and harassment constituting domestic violence. On November 25, 2024, Judge Brandon Thompson sentenced the defendant to 100 months in prison. Deputy District Attorney Katherine Miller, a member of the Domestic Violence Team, prosecuted this case.

The defendant engaged in sexual relations while the victim slept and without her consent. The victim called Hillsboro police on an unrelated matter and told them of these incidents. Investigators spoke with the defendant, and he admitted to initiating sexual contact while the victim was asleep. 

While in custody at the Washington County Jail, the defendant violated a no-contact order when he made several calls to the victim. In one call, he urged her to drop the charges against him. 

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office wishes to commend the victim in this case for the bravery shown throughout the legal process. This office also acknowledges the work of the Hillsboro Police Department. 

In addition to his prison sentence, Judge Thompson also ordered the defendant to register as a sex offender and to serve post-prison supervision upon his release.