On April 14th, a 13-year old female from Lane County was reported as a runaway, with little else known. On April 24th, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report the female may have left in the company of an unknown 24-year-old male. A deputy investigating the case learned the juvenile was likely a victim of sex crimes and alerted area law enforcement agencies. A Lane County Sheriff’s detective assigned to the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force began investigating, with very little to go on. On May 2nd, the detective finally identified the suspect as Joel Joseph Turner, 24, of Eugene. Detectives immediately began searching possible locations, along with agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Other local law enforcement agencies were also notified and began searching. Shortly after midnight on May 3rd, Turner was located with the juvenile near Skinners Butte by Eugene Police officers. Lane County Sheriff’s detectives responded, and after additional investigation arrested Turner on the following charges: - Sex Abuse in the 1st Degree; - Custodial Interference in the 2nd Degree; Unlawful Contact with a Child. The juvenile was returned to her parents. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time. Thanks to the FBI, HSI, and Eugene Police Department for their assistance on this case. This arrest is part of an ongoing effort by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to combat child exploitation and protect vulnerable members of our community. Thanks to the many agencies who participate in the Lane County ICAC Task Force and collaborate to make this work possible. If anyone has information regarding this case or additional victims, please contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4141 and reference case #25-2054.