Medford Police Department Makes Arrest in Recent Sexual Assault Investigation
The Medford Police Department has made a recent arrest in a sexual assault investigation.
Last Friday morning, MPD officers responded to a report of indecent exposure at the intersection of Central Avenue and 9th Street near the Medford branch library.
Witnesses reported seeing a male and female engaged in sexual activity in public. Upon arrival, officers quickly determined that the activity was not consensual and they detained the male suspect.
An investigation revealed that the suspect -- identified as 36-year-old Malachi J. Pollard -- and the 68-year-old female victim were not known to each other while evidence indicates that Pollard forcibly initiated sexual contact with the victim.
Pollard was arrested and lodged at the Jackson County Jail for Attempted Rape, Sexual Abuse and another felony-level sex crime -- all in the First Degree. He is currently on probation for non-sexual assault-related crimes and has a significant criminal history.
Investigators do not believe Pollard is related to any unsolved crimes in Medford.
The case has been referred to the Jackson County District Attorney's Office for prosecution.
Posted on 5/30/25 6:52AM by Sam Marsh
