Imported Article – 2026-04-17 07:31:02

Breaking: Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office arrests man for luring a minor

Published 7:12 pm Thursday, April 16, 2026

MILTON-FREEWATER – A Milton-Freewater man is in jail following his arrest Wednesday, April 15, for attempting to lure a 15-year-old girl for sex.

The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office reported investigators arrested Humberto Salas Torres, 31, and booked him into the Umatilla County Jail for luring a minor and more.

Weston-McEwen High School on April 3 contacted the sheriff’s office after a 15-year-old student disclosed a 31-year-old man was sending her lewd messages, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office.

Deputies contacted the victim, began an investigation and identified the suspect as Salas Torres, according to the sheriff’s office.

Investigators determined Salas Torres arranged to meet with the victim on April 15 at a location in Milton-Freewater for the purpose of engaging in a sexual encounter. Investigators went to the location at the specified date and time and apprehended Salas Torres.

“Salas Torres attempted to flee and resisted arrest,” according to the sheriff’s office, “but was ultimately taken into custody without incident.”

According to the Umatilla County Jail’s online roster, Salas Torres was arrested at the Outwest Motel on Highway 11 in Milton-Freewater.

In addition to the luring charge, the online jail roster indicates Salas Torres was arrested for first- and second-degree online sexual corruption and for resisting arrest. The luring and online sexual corruption charges are felonies, while resisting arrest is a misdemeanor.

The sheriff’s office has now handed the case over to the Umatilla County District Attorney’s Office.