Local Teacher and Coach Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Former Student
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has arrested a local teacher and coach after an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a former student in Rogue River.
The Sheriff's Office reports deputies arrested 30-year-old Jesse Rex Orndoff of Selma on Friday. He is charged with 10 counts each of 2nd-Degree Sex Abuse, 3rd-Degree Rape and one other felony-level sex crime.
Last Thursday, a woman reported she was the victim of sexual abuse perpetrated by her teacher and coach -- Orndoff -- while she was a student and he was employed at Rogue River Junior-Senior High School. The victim is no longer a student at the school.
Investigators said the sexual abuse occurred over the span of several years while the victim was between 15 and 17 years old. Although Orndoff no longer works for the Rogue River School District, he was most recently employed by the Rogue Christian Academy in Grants Pass. Both schools are cooperating with the investigation.
Investigators believe Orndoff may have additional victims. If anyone has any information related to this case, they are encouraged to contact Detective David Seese at the Jackson County Sheriff's Office Tip Line at (541)-774-8333.
The case remains ongoing with investigators following additional leads.
Posted on 2/17/25 6:17AM by Sam Marsh
