Child Sex Crimes in Douglas Co., June 8

In May 2018, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a report of child sexual abuse. 52 year-old Yoncalla resident Thomas E. Morin named the suspect in the case.  The victim was known to Morin. Detectives began their investigation and learned information that Morin had also possessed sexually explicit images of children. On Wednesday, June 6, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Detective and Patrol Divisions served a search warrant at Morin’s residence. Morin was located at his home and ultimately arrested. He was transported to and lodged at the Douglas County Jail on charges relating to child sexual abuse and child pornography.