Thomas Owen Barnett, 40, of Coos Bay was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison and 15 years of supervised release after using one minor to produce child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and attempting to use another minor to do the same. Between September and December 2023, Barnett encouraged a minor victim to create and send him CSAM. In September 2024, he distributed CSAM of that minor victim on Kik and sought money in exchange. That same month, he posed as the minor victim online and asked a man in another country to make and send him CSAM depicting the man's very young child. A federal grand jury in Eugene returned a four-count indictment on Feb. 20, 2025 charging him with sexual exploitation of a child, attempted sexual exploitation of a child, and possession and distribution of child pornography. The case was investigated by the FBI with assistance from the North Bend Police Department and the Coos County Sheriff's Office.

WHEN: September 1, 2026 at 1:58 PM
WHERE: Coos Bay, Oregon
SUSPECT: Thomas Owen Barnett  SEX OFFENDER

posted 7 days ago

Thomas Owen Barnett, 40, of Coos Bay, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of a child. According to court documents, between September and December 2023, Barnett encouraged a minor victim to create and send him CSAM. In September 2024, Barnett distributed CSAM of that minor victim on Kik, an online chat platform, and sought money in exchange. The same month, Barnett posed as the minor victim online and asked a man in a foreign nation to make and send him CSAM depicting the man’s very young child. On February 20, 2025, a federal grand jury in Eugene returned a four-count indictment charging Barnett with sexual exploitation of a child, attempted sexual exploitation of a child, as well as possession and distribution of child pornography. Barnett faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison and a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a supervised release term of five years to life. He will be sentenced on September 1, 2026, before a U.S. District Court judge. Additionally, Barnett has agreed to pay restitution to the victim and forfeit certain property.

WHEN: May 30, 2026 at 11:56 AM
WHERE: Eugene, Oregon
SUSPECT: Thomas Owen Barnett  SEX OFFENDER

posted 3 months ago

39-year old Thomas Barnett arrested on FBI warrant charging Felony Warrant – Sex Offense Child Fondling, and was transported to CCJ to be booked & released.

WHEN: Jan 23, 2025 at 03:17 PM
WHERE: 835 California Ave (North Bend)
SUSPECT: Thomas Owen Barnett  SEX OFFENDER

posted over 1 year ago