Former Milwaukie police officer accused of possessing child pornography

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A former Milwaukie Police sergeant turned himself in to authorities Friday after being accused of possessing child pornography.

Jon Paul Foreman, 57, was indicted on March 5 by a Clackamas County grand jury on charges of first-degree encouraging child sex abuse (7 counts) and first-degree attempted encouraging child sex abuse (2 counts).

The investigation into Foreman began in Jan. 2024, when Clackamas County Sheriff’s detectives received a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) and “launched an investigation regarding child sexual abuse material.”

Officials identified Foreman as a possible suspect and contacted him. After Milwaukie police were notified of the investigation against Foreman, he was placed on leave.

According to the Milwaukie Police Department, Foreman officially resigned from his position on Feb. 28, 2025.

After further investigation, Foreman was indicted on Tuesday and turned himself in to the Clackamas County Jail Friday evening, where he is being held without bail, authorities said.

The Milwaukie Police Department released the following statement on Foreman’s indictment and arrest:

These allegations are deeply troubling. As a department dedicated to community safety, accountability, and respect, we hold ourselves to the highest professional and ethical standards. Any conduct that violates the law is entirely unacceptable and does not reflect the values of our membership, who strive to serve the Milwaukie community with distinction.

The Milwaukie Police Department remains committed to full cooperation with the ongoing legal process. As this is an active investigation, we are unable to provide additional comment at this time.