Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of a Juvenile

In late October 2024, a Violent Crimes Unit detective from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of sexual abuse in the City of Cornelius. The caller reported a juvenile family member was sexually abused by 39-year-old Jesus Naranjo-Gallardo of Cornelius.

During the investigation, detectives learned sexual abuse had been occurring since 2022 but had been unreported by the victim until now.

Detectives also learned Naranjo-Gallardo was a teaching assistant at Neil Armstrong Middle School in Forest Grove, where he had contact with children similarly aged to the known victim. Administrative staff at Neil Armstrong were immediately notified, and Naranjo-Gallardo was placed on leave.

Detectives believe Naranjo-Gallardo learned about the investigation and fled the state. The investigation was presented to a Washington County Grand Jury on January 8, 2025. Naranjo-Gallardo was indicted on three counts of sexual abuse in the first degree and one count of sexual abuse in the third degree. A warrant was issued for Naranjo-Gallardo’s arrest.

On January 10, 2025, Naranjo-Gallardo was located and arrested in Webb County, Texas, at the Mexican border and held for extradition back to Oregon. On February 8, 2025, Naranjo-Gallardo was extradited back to Oregon and was lodged in the Washington County Jail.

Detectives are concerned that additional victims have yet to come forward and are asked to contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 503-846-2500 and reference case number 50-24-15641.

The release of Naranjo-Gallardo’s booking photo is for law enforcement purposes and is in accordance with Oregon House Bill 3273 for the identification of additional criminal activity.