Two Sentenced In Child Sex Abuse Cases

On Thursday, December 19th 2024, a 31-year-old Ryan R. L. Braddock, of Lincoln City, Oregon was sentenced to life in prison, without parole, in relation to two Lincoln City Police Department investigations. Braddock was arrested on August 21st 2023, on two counts of Luring a Minor and two counts of Online Sexual Corruption of a Child in the Second Degree. After a multi-day hearing, jurors of Lincoln County found Braddock guilty of all four counts.

On Wednesday, May 29th 2024, 28-year-old Joseph R. Williams of Toledo Oregon was sentenced to life in prison, without parole, in relation to a Lincoln City Police Department investigation. Williams was arrested on November 13th 2023, on charges of Luring a Minor, Online Sexual Corruption of a Minor in the First Degree, Attempted Rape in the Third Degree, Attempted Sodomy in the Third Degree, and Attempted Sex Abuse in the Third Degree. After a multi-day hearing, jurors of Lincoln County found Williams guilty on both charges brought to trial, Luring a Minor and Online Sexual Corruption of a Minor in the First Degree.

Due to Braddock’s and William’s previous convictions on child sex related crimes, they were both sentenced to “Life in Prison without Parole” by Judge Amanda Benjamin of the Lincoln County Circuit Court. These investigations and prosecutions would not have been possible without the assistance and hard work of fellow county agencies, specifically the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office under District Attorney Jenna Wallace.

Although the Lincoln City Police Department is unable to provide follow-up to every case we post a release about, the seriousness of this case and its outcome is important to show the public. LCPD believes in making our community a safer place for all residents, especially children. LCPD encourages family members, parents, and friends to work with their children to monitor internet use and educate about the dangers of internet predators.