RIDDLE, Ore. – A Riddle woman was arrested on Thursday, December 5, 2019, on multiple sex crimes against a juvenile male. Deputies served a search warrant at the home of 36 year-old Rheta Leanne Melvin of Riddle last Thursday. Deputies had started an investigation after learning that Melvin had sexual contact with a teenage male. Melvin initially began messaging the juvenile and exchanging photographs of a sexual nature through a social media platform. Melvin and the juvenile made arrangements to meet and had sexual contact. Melvin was arrested following the search warrant and lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges: Using a Child in Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct; Online Sexual Corruption of a Child – First Degree; Sodomy 3; Rape 3; Contributing to the Sexual Delinquency of a Minor. Deputies believe there could be additional witnesses or juveniles who have had contact with Melvin. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 541-440-4471, referencing case #19-5559.
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