Beaverton man is accused of sexually abusing underage neighbors

BEAVERTON, Ore. (KPTV) – A 37-year-old man has been arrested and accused of sexually assaulting a young girl who lived in the same apartment complex as him, according to Beaverton police.

Joseph Phillip Stubbs is charged with six counts of first-degree sexual abuse. He was arrested Oct. 12 at his Beaverton home after a months-long investigation into allegations that he had inappropriate contact with a girl when she was between 8 and 13 years old.

The investigation began in April 2024 when officials at a Beaverton middle school responded to a report of sexual abuse. Officers contacted a school counselor and later the parents of a 13-year-old girl, who told officers about the abuse.

Police say Stubbs, who was a neighbor of the victim in an apartment complex, was friends with the family and often spent time at their apartment when the victim was there.

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Investigators learned of numerous alleged inappropriate contacts between the victim and Stubbs over the past five years, with the abuse reportedly beginning when the victim was in third grade.

Police believe Stubbs may have more victims. If you or someone you know had an inappropriate interaction with Stubbs, please contact Detective Tim Wilburn at 503-526-2261.

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