4/23/26 - LCSO Case 26-1638 Lane County Sheriff’s detectives arrest Eugene man in Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation On April 4th, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a concerned resident who discovered suspected child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on a television at a local resort cabin. During the course of the investigation, detectives identified the suspect as Michael Stephen Beasley, 63, of Eugene. On April 21st, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives, assisted by a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and a Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office detective with electronic detection K9 Trinity, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 4500 block of Old Dillard Road in Eugene. Numerous electronic devices were seized during the search. On April 23rd, detectives arrested Beasley without incident. He was lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges: - Ten counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the First Degree - Ten counts of Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree - Encouraging Sexual Assault of an Animal This investigation was conducted by the Lane County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, which focuses on child exploitation offenses. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, and the Lane County District Attorney’s Office. 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 the community. This investigation is ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.