Crime & Safety
Gresham Man Accused Of Raping Teens Faces 30+ Sex Crime Charges
Travis Dick, 23, is suspected of sexually abusing two girls, ages 13 and 15 years old, who live in his Gresham community.
GRESHAM, OR — A 23-year-old man accused of raping and sodomizing two teenage girls was arrested in Gresham Thursday and charged with more than 30 sex crimes, according to authorities.
Travis Mathieu Dick was taken to the Multnomah County Jail on 32 charges, which include first and third degree sex abuse, sodomy, second and third degree rape, and unlawful penetration. His bail has been set at more than $6.5 million.
Dick is suspected of abusing a 13 and 15-year-old who also live in his Gresham community, which is where he reportedly first made contact with the teens. Dick then allegedly used social media "to further the abusive relationship," authorities said.
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In his police interview, Dick reportedly said he did not know either of the victims.
Anyone who has information about this case, or has also been abused by Dick, is asked to call Gresham Det. Aaron Turnage at 503-618-3136.
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