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St. Helens Police Arrest Man in Portland After Sexual Abuse Indictment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 7, 2023
St. Helens, Ore. – On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at approximately 1:33 p.m., St. Helens Police Department detectives arrested Bruce Melvin, 62, in the 7200 block of SE Sherrett Street in Portland, Oregon.
Melvin’s arrest caps an investigation that began in March 2023 when a victim reported that they were sexually abused by Melvin in St. Helens.
Detectives completed their investigation, and the case were presented to a Columbia County Grand Jury. Melvin was subsequently indicted for Sexual Abuse in the First Degree.
Detectives are seeking additional information about Melvin’s activities. If you have any related information regarding Melvin, the St. Helens Police Department would like to hear from you. Please contact St. Helens Detectives Gaston and Smith by calling 503-397-1521.
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For further information regarding this press release, please contact Communications Officer Crystal King at cking@sthelensoregon.gov.
