PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A Gresham police officer has been indicted on dozens of charges after being connected to the sexual abuse of an underaged girl, according to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.

Officer Hector Carranza is accused of four counts of third-degree rape, 12 counts of third-degree sodomy, 24 counts of second-degree sex abuse, five counts of using a child in display of sexually explicit conduct, five counts of encouraging child sexual abuse, five counts of luring a minor, and one count of attempting to use a child in display of sexually explicit conduct.

The charges relate to accusations dating back to 2014 — the same year he joined the Gresham Police Department.

However, officials say these incidents did not take place during Carranza’s work hours.

“None of the allegations in this indictment relate to on duty conduct or involve individuals related to any criminal investigation in which Carranza participated,” the DA’s office said.

Gresham police said they began investigating Carranza after receiving a complaint in November 2024, and he was immediately placed on administrative leave.

The police department said it was told he was “arrested as a result of that investigation” on Thursday afternoon.

“Nobody is above the law — when a police officer breaks it, we have a duty to hold them accountable just like anyone else,” Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez said.

Gresham Police Department also shared the following statement:

The officers and professional staff of the Gresham Police Department are committed to improving the quality of life in the City of Gresham through service, integrity, and respect for the individual.  Criminal conduct by any employee of the department is a serious violation of these values.  All members of the department are expected to meet the highest standards of moral and ethical conduct. 

Carraza is expected to appear in court on Friday, Aug. 1.

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