CCSO release – Date / Time: May 22, 2024; Case Number(s): 2024-00008313; Classification: Rape I, Unlawful Sexual Penetration I, Sodomy I and others; Location: Big Creek Lane, Myrtle Point; Suspect(s): Jesse F. Reigard (42) / Karissa D. Reigard (32); Jesse & Karissa Reigard are both in custody on several charges after an extensive search. In early 2024, the Coos County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division began an investigation into an allegation of sexual abuse on Big Creek Lane near Myrtle Point. This investigation led Deputies to serve a search warrant at a home on Big Creek Lane in April 2024, where Deputies recovered several firearms and other evidence associated with the alleged crimes. Probable cause for the arrest of Jesse F. Reigard (42) on the charges of Rape I, Sodomy I, and Unlawful Sexual Penetration I and Karissa D. Reigard (32) on the charges of Unlawful Sexual Penetration I, Sodomy I, Rape I, and Sexual Abuse I was issued. After an extensive search, Karissa Reigard was located and arrested in Arizona, where she is currently in custody and going through the extradition process. On May 21st, Jesse F. Reigard was located in Douglas County with the assistance of the FBI and has been transported back to Coos County, where he is currently in the Coos County Jail. Per the Coos County District Attorney’s Office the Reigards are being charged as stated below: Jesse F. Reigard – Rape I (2 counts), Sodomy I (2 counts), and Unlawful Sexual Penetration I; Karissa D. Reigard – Rape I, Sodomy I, Sexual Abuse I, Unlawful Sexual Penetration I.
