Jackson County Teacher Arrested for Sexual Abuse; Investigators Suspect More Victims

Jackson County, OR. – Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies arrested a local teacher today after an investigation into sex abuse of a former student. The suspect, Jesse Rex Orndoff, 30, of Selma, Ore., is charged with 10 counts each of second-degree sex abuse, third-degree rape, and third-degree sodomy. He is lodged in the Jackson County Jail.

On Thursday, February 13th, 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 the Rogue River Junior-Senior High School. The victim is no longer a student at the school.

The sexual abuse occurred over the span of several years, while the victim was between 15 to 17 years old. Although Orndoff no longer works at the Rogue River Junior-Senior High School, he was most recently employed with the Rogue Christian Academy in Grants Pass. Both schools are cooperating with the investigation.

Investigators believe Orndoff may have additional victims. If anyone has information related to this case, please contact Detective David Seese at the JCSO Tip Line (541) 774-8333. This case remains open and ongoing with investigators following additional leads. There is no further information available for release at this time.