Bend Man Arrested on Suspicion of Sexually Abusing Minor Co-Workers

BEND, Ore. — A Bend man has been arrested following a month-long investigation into allegations that he engaged in sexual relationships with underage co-workers at a downtown Bend restaurant.

According to Bend Police, detectives arrested 35-year-old Davis Allen Kellar on Thursday, June 18, while serving a search warrant at his residence in the 400 block of Northeast Kearney Avenue. Kellar was booked on two counts each of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, Contributing to the Sexual Delinquency of a Minor, and Sexual Misconduct.

The investigation began after reports surfaced that Kellar had engaged in sexual acts with minors. Police said multiple interviews conducted during the investigation indicated Kellar likely had inappropriate relationships with minor co-workers employed at a local restaurant in downtown Bend.

Investigators believe Kellar may have had contact with other minors through his employment and are continuing to examine the case.

Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact Bend Police Detective Dallas Wilson at 541-693-6911.

The case is being investigated under Bend Police case number 2026-00026161.