Police searching for possible victims of sexual abuse

Medford, Ore. – Police are searching for possible victims of a man who is accused of sexually abusing a juvenile in his travel trailer.

Medford Police said that on April 29^th, 66-year-old Paul Ritchie was interviewed and lodged at the Jackson County Jail after officers received a report that he sexually abused a boy under the age of 12. Officers determined that the abuse occurred in his travel trailer located on the 300 block of Bateman Drive in Medford.

According to MPD, in 2014 a man came forward and reported that Ritchie had abused him 18 year prior, when he was a juvenile. No enforcement action could be taken because the incident was beyond the statute of limitations.

Police are concerned that there could be more victims who have not yet come forward. If you have any information, call Detective Shannon Reynolds at 541-774-2243