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Police Arrest Salem Man Arrested on Multiple Assault and Sex Abuse Charges

Officials say this is an ongoing investigation and there may be additional charges filed.

24-year old Josiah Telles
24-year old Josiah Telles
Photo: Marion County Sheriff's Office

(SALEM, Ore.) - Marion County Sheriff's deputies arrested a man on multiple Sex abuse and assault charges Tuesday night after arriving at a residence where an alleged sexual assault was taking place.

Lt. Sheila Lorance with the Marion County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded at 9:30 p.m. to a residence in the 6300 block of Macleay Road Street over a possible Trespass or Disturbance.

She says deputies arriving on the scene made contact with the suspect, 24-year old Josiah Telles from the Salem area.

He reportedly bolted after reaching the door of the home, but was subsequently located with the assistance of Salem Police and a K-9.

Telles was arrested and transported to the Marion County Jail on numerous Assault and Sex Abuse Charges, Sodomy, Kidnapping, Coercion, Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree Burglary, and Warrants for third-degree Sex abuse and DUII.

Lorance says this is an ongoing investigation and there may be additional charges filed.




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ur friend luisanna May 30, 2012 7:01 pm (Pacific time)

Geez Jo, ur famous! Love ya!.. btw I agree with a juror who commented in this. Shame on all the negative thoughts and actions, he is a great guy! Don't know about your pic on here though, I think you got stiffed on a cute picture. Sorry btw, I Google everyone. If you see this please know that it doesn't change my opinion of you at all, you r truly a brown eyed boy! Hoping to hear from you soon!


jon May 11, 2012 1:09 am (Pacific time)

We all love you JOE! you are an amazing person! and if any of you personally know him, you should know he does not need any help from the lady department. This story just shows how much he really did feel for this evil girl. For me, Joe I am very honored to be your friend! I know that you will grow from this! take care and be well brother!


Cindy April 18, 2012 5:05 pm (Pacific time)

People have gotten very personal over this press release. I would not recommend getting SO personal for a subject that seems to have passed josiah is innocent, By writing a HUGE comment about josiahs lives and the way he was raised and everything else that was said is only feeding in to an issue that doesn't matter, If I were you I would forget this press release and enjoy the fact that you and your family have your brother back in your lives, You guys seem to be a very supportive family, Josiah will thrive, let the healing process begin and leave this terrible thing behind yourselves. There is no need to commit to this website, Your family knows the truth. Thats all that really matter in the end! This story has opened my eyes to the fact that actions do very much so speak louder than words. Josiah showed by his actions and the way he handeled this situation that the truth does matter, Wether people care to see it or not.


Cindy J. April 18, 2012 4:53 pm (Pacific time)

Oh man! Its unbeleivable he had two years of his life taken away for something he was proven innocent of, Im sure he came out much stronger and hopefully learned a lesson as well. Don't take what people say on here to heart, understand where there coming from, as they should to you. I would hope that Josiah and his family gain something out of this all, Wether its financialy or spirituly. Choas was brought into there lives by what seems to be a very greedy, self-centered, Moralless woman, Good Luck too you and your family, Hopefully this young man can move on from such tragic events, Two years is a long time for an innocent man, Josiah has shown so much strength for keeping his head high, Even when so many thrived to yank him down. Good luck and take care!


to Cindy Jane April 17, 2012 8:45 pm (Pacific time)

To answer your question. Yes, she and her mother was really good at hiding everything as well as planning their scheme. She was married during the entire scenario. Josiah was not the only one that got played, there were others involved as well. One gentlemen was very nice enough to take the stand and explained what had happen to himself which was quite embarrasing for him but he did not care cause he could not see Josiah spending time in jail for something he did not do. He knew what kind of girl she was and luckily it was all on tape since he was taken to court as well but he did not spend time in jail like Josiah did. Her and her mother were both using guys for money and tried many times to get guys convicted to earn such residency. Because you were not present during Josiah's trial, it is very difficult for you and others to understand. However, if you were there at the trial, you would've totally been in shock with all the evidence that were revealed. Like the sperm found in her vagina that day was not Josiah's, go figure. The text messages between her and Josiah and her mother proved Josiah was truthful but they were not. Text messages revealed her mother asking Josiah for money and how much they needed by a certain date. Josiah's testimony matched all evidence to the T. The state could not convict Josiah and besides every juror sided for Josiah. The only thing he was guilty of was taking a hit of drugs and running cause he didn't know what the hell was going on which he had admitted from the beginning. Mother and Daughter were partners in crime which sucks cause they did not get arrested for wasting the states time and money. Josiah could have gone after them but apparently there is a two years cap which was over by the time Josiahs trial was over. Josiah spent nearly two years in jail which is so unfair but time will heal I guess. Just got to forget and go on with life. By the way, Josiah comes from an over protective family so when Josiah brought this girl home, she was questioned about everything but she managed to lie about everything, her age, her job, etc. Everyone were all gullable I guess so sometimes you'll never know what happens when you come across someone like her. Just got to be more attentive to details I guess. I must admit she was a really good actress. Well I tell you one thing for sure, Josiah's horrifying event with this girl would be a really good book as well as a good movie.


Cindy Jane April 12, 2012 4:01 pm (Pacific time)

If some one is an illegal immigrant the courts don't just let them stay. One question: If this girl was such a terrible slutty drug addict as she has been portrayed, How did Josiah Telles meet her? Was she realy that good at hiding who she was? From what I have read they were even engaged. I have a 19 year old son and if he brought some one like her home, I would question where and what he's been up too


to shania March 9, 2012 12:16 am (Pacific time)

The courts let her free because she was just a witness, the case was Josiah vs the State of Oregon. She was protected by the State of Oregon, they paid for her and her mother's flight, hotel and all during the trial which sucks cause at the end of trial, Josiah was confirmed as the victim. Since Homeland Securities had already granted her and her entire family permanent residency in the US before Josiah's case was over, the attorneys said that their residency status could not be overturned whatsoever which is BS, they should have deported her and her entire family for pulling this scheme more than once. I hope no one else will ever experience what Josiah had to go through. So everyone must beware of illegal girls or guys ages 21 and under!


shania February 22, 2012 11:32 am (Pacific time)

WHY THE COURT LET HER FREE? IF SHE IS ILEGAL...SHE DESERVED TO BE IN JAIL..OR OUT OF THE COUNTRY.


Seshia-Lei, youngest sister...to Cry January 16, 2012 11:49 pm (Pacific time)

Hi, my name is Seshia-Lei Telles and I'm Josiah's sister. I just wanted to thank everyone that supported my brother and my family through the two very rough years, we are so happy to have him back in our lives after all of this BS, he can get back to having a normal life. And I also wanted to clear up a few things that has been said, yes my family and myself have been looking at the comments that were being posted, but I can assure you that my family has not posted a comment without acknowledging that it is us. With that said, to Crystal N, I don't care if you ever come back on this website or not and check to see if someone ever wrote to your disgusting comment that you left on the 29th of December, but you are Not having the last word. I read your comment on New Years Eve, and my heart dropped. I don't think I've ever ran into someone so hateful. Don't you have anything better to do during the holidays then to bash on someone? Especially on the holidays for you to write something like this, I don't understand, don't you have a heart...Everyone has the right to their own opinion, like you had stated previously. Well here is mine, first off, please your grammar is ridiculous. Secondly, Josiah didn't make my family look pathetic, and yes it is because I am his sister that I am sticking up for him, but he did not make my family look pathetic. We were put in a situation that was very different than anything before, but as said before, Josiah is innocent and I don't care if you don't think so, but he was set up, he never did the things he was accused for. If he did, then the jurors would've have found him guilty, but the truth came out. Thirdly, my brother is not "sh*t" and you don't have to go to bible study to be a good citizen, he is a good citizen, he passes no judgement whatsoever to whoever. We were raised to not judge anyone, to respect your elders and to know what is right from wrong, but Josiah was just caught in a set up. As you said, 'Seperate FACT from EMOTION," by the way you spelt Separate wrong along with a lot of other words. You need to get your facts right and do a bit more research on the case and maybe you'll know what you're talking about. My brother isn't a sex offender, so do not call him that. All of those sex offenders are actually listed, Josiah isn't and everyone knows he isn't. You're right though, you don't end up with drug addicted strippers and not know it, but Josiah gave that girl a chance, because everyone deserves a chance...just like you deserve a second chance, so you're not passed as being a complete b****. That's the thing, you don't know that that girl came into our home and played us like with were ponds on a chess board. She seemed nice and yes I did like her then, but she played my whole family, and she messed with Josiah's life; now that girl and her whole family are legal citizens. Also, yes it can happen to any "good and honest" person, I mean the person that's with you is probably "good and honest" in your book, but look at who he or she is with...sucks for him or her. You can have your opinion and yes we do know the facts obviously, because he did do nothing wrong. I can care less about you, but I won't allow you to disgrace my whole family like this. I didn't write anything before because it wasn't worth my time, but you do not get to call me and my family pathetic without hearing something from me. "I bet I could guess.." oh hun, you have it all wrong. People get upset about this, because no one wants to believe that there such a horrid person such as yourself out there. (you also spelt 'waisting' wrong...it's wasting. Come on now, how old are you? I would assume you're older than me, seeing that you have all the free time in the world). He spent that much time in jail, because they kept on postponing his trial, which is completely unfair. Well you're done talking with that person, but this is My response to your posts. This is someone actually stating who they are, and yes this is his real sister, the others was not myself or my family as you assumed. Whoever you are Crystal, I don't understand how you can make such judgements and opinions about Josiah, when you have never met him and you don't have the right facts. No, most of the people on this website wouldn't agree with you, especially since you're illiterate and insanely rude. I hope you realize that you raise your children right Crystal, because with this type of outlook on life and not knowing that there are two sides to every story; they won't be able to have friends, because only their opinion matters, just like what you're going on and on about. And if they learn you're grammar, wow, good luck. We're not pathetic, you can think so, but I think a lot of others would agree with me when I say that you are. None of us are pathetic, I actually think that this family has succeeded in a lot of things. First Josiah is known as someone that can light up a room when he walks in, he wears his heart on his shoulder and yes that is why he got into this mess, because he trusts too easily, but then again we all do. We all know he has great things for his future. He is the most amazing person and just like my other brother and sister, he is my best friend. My sister, Leisha-Mae is an ASU graduate in psychology, that's just amazing, she is just like Josiah, their personalities so similar that nothings boring when you spend time with them. Isaiah played on the University of Oregon Men's golf team, he is now finishing up his degree in Sociology, and he is a Professional Golfer, playing in tournaments when he can. As for me, I am on the Women's golf team at Oregon State and I'm a Sophomore majoring in Exercise and Sports Science. Isaiah and I are both on scholarship. My dad owns his own painting business and my mother does all of the paperwork for it. That doesn't sound pathetic to me. The Telles family does not walk around with our heads down. If you think that this is going to make us put our heads down and hurt us where it hurts the most, then think again. This has been the hardest two years of our lives, but this family unit, will always be there for one another, which is exactly why I am responding to you, because NO ONE puts down my brother or my family. Take your crummy life and shove it. I'm done with people thinking that this is okay. Get your FACTS straight. This post actually IS from a Family member. Crystal I hope you realize that you're just making yourself look bad...especially with your illiteracy, you little girl. Have a good life.


Crystal N December 29, 2011 4:46 pm (Pacific time)

First off; your going in circles man, Your going to understand because your close to him, Obviously. There's only one reason why your getting offended...because you know that josiah made your whole family look pathetic. How about this...... Say he was set up, by everyone in the world, He is still sh*t, because anyone that gets engadged to an illigal drug addicted prostitute is sh*t. You don't meet people like that Going to bible study and being a good citizen. I think you need to do as the editor of this artical has wrote, Seperate FACT from EMOTION. Should I feel bad for all the sex offenders out there because most of them say they didn't do it. No matter what josiah and his family thinks, you DO NOT end up with drug addicted strippers and not know it... I could point a whore out from a mile away...Is he blind too? haha because anyone who is a "good" and "honest" person doesn't end up with people like that. You are who you run with. You have every right to be mad. As I have every right to be concerned about whatever I wan't. So hey if you know the FACTS and he did NOTHING wrong. Then why are you still so concerned about what I think?? I bet I could guess..... hahaha So this will be the last time I visit this website. Im done waisting my time taking about some loser who spent a bunch of time in jail for drugs and sex. And im Ecepecially done talking to you who I don't even know hahaha. I think its WONDERFUL How much Im getting to you.. Is it because you know that josiah is nasty and distcusting? Almost everyone one this website would agree. But his family ofcourse!!! YOUR ALL PATHETIC. MY familys standards are higher and always will be. Because now all you guys are is the family of the guy who was all over the internet and news for SEX AND DRUGS Crimes. Sh*t I would be pissed too.


to crystal n December 28, 2011 7:06 am (Pacific time)

You maybe opinionated but you shouldn't post anything if you don't know all the factual events. Josiah wouldn't have been caught naked if he hadn't been set-up by his own girlfriend and her mother. Josiah went through a difficult scenario that was against all odds. So don't ever put yourself and your family's standards above anyone elses. Shit happens! Especially, the unexpected. I hope you know that no one is ever perfect in this world.


crystal n December 26, 2011 1:06 pm (Pacific time)

ahahaha none of my family would ever even be associated with drug addicted strippers nor will they be found naked by the police....I never said he did or didn't! point was...people have there own opinion and judgements. I didn't claim to go to his trial...Nor do I need to be there to state my opinion...AGAIN YOUR CHOOSING TO GET OFFENDED BY MY COMMENTS...AND CHOOSING TO READ THEM..So how about you choose....to leave me alone now...I honestly don't care about this at all...im an opiniated person who came across a website designed for opinions...get over it.


J October 9, 2011 9:49 am (Pacific time)

HEY JOSIAH I see everthing went well @ trial. Good for you! You take care. Glad your out!


Brett October 4, 2011 2:14 am (Pacific time)

Hey Buddy!!! I have just heard the news to. Congrats, love you man! YTC!


a note for jo September 26, 2011 12:53 pm (Pacific time)

Josiah, congratulations! Heard about the news! Way to hang in there! Wish you well in every thing you do! Take care, buddy!


a note for jo September 26, 2011 12:52 pm (Pacific time)

Josiah, congratulations! Heard about the news! Way to hang in there! Wish you well in every thing you do! Take care, buddy!


Buddy September 25, 2011 5:09 pm (Pacific time)

HEY MAN CONGRATS! WE ALL LOVE AND ADMIRE YOU! WELCOME BACK!


ur friend September 22, 2011 5:28 am (Pacific time)

Cograts Josiah. May u find the right path in life and hope u never go thru anything like this ever again. Glad to know things went well at ur trial. Take care.


tasjuror85 September 13, 2011 6:42 pm (Pacific time)

he who is without sin, throw the first stone. telles family thank you for teaching me a leson on humanity. god bless you always juror 85


To all 12 jurors, fron Josiah's mom. September 12, 2011 8:32 pm (Pacific time)

On behalf of my family, I would like to express our deepest gratitude for the 9 long days of jury services you all have provided. Your time and commitment were very valuable as well as greatly appreciated. Our family were very fortunate to have had the most delightful jurors for our son's trial. We can't thank you all enough for shedding light on Josiah. We are so estatic with your unanimous verdict. You all have lifted our spirits very high. We can now go forward with our lives as a normal family. We will enjoy the holidays together once again!!! Thank goodness for you 12 jurors, we have our son back as well as our lives back. I'm sure from now on, we will live each day to the fullest with happiness. Again, Thank you 12 jurors and the 2 alternates for your amazing services and support. We also appreciate the jurors who came to Josiah's sentencing today. By the way, we would like your addresses on hand so Josiah can send you a personal thank you note. Jurors, please email your addresses to: telles2628@comcast.net .
Bless you all!!! Always, The Telles Family...John, Michele, Josiah, Leisha-Mae, Isaiah and Seshia-Lei...

 


To Crystal N. September 11, 2011 2:51 pm (Pacific time)

Hey Crystal N. or whomever you are. Your comments are most annoying. You should not leave any comments if you do not know the FACTS. You weren't there at the scene and was not there at any of Josiah's hearing nor any time during his trial. Unless you were there, do not JUDGE! Obviously, you do not know Josiah's family! Josiah is an innocent man. Point blank, Josiah was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Get that through your THICK skull! I guess you will only understand once something like this ever happens to one of your family member.


juror congrats josiah! September 10, 2011 5:44 pm (Pacific time)

I was so happy to be a part of this case and i am so glad that my fellow jurors felt the same as i did. Josiah is a good man and has a very bright future ahead of him. This was a great experience for me and i am so glad i had a say in what happened to josiah because he deserves to be out of this mess and start fresh! Good luck with your life man!


Juror September 9, 2011 10:47 pm (Pacific time)

I just spent 9 days of my life serving as a juror on this case. I am educated, happily married, and a mother of a beautiful teenage daughter. The first day of trial I had alreaded judged Mr. Telles. I hated him! But, after listening to 7 days of evidence a jury of 12 strangers unanimously found him not guilty of all sexual / violent charges. 12 strangers, jurors, were all deeply disturbed that his life could be destroyed by these false accusations. Shame on all of you for judging him without the facts! Hold your children/family so close and pray that you NEVER have to experience what Josiah Telles has had to endure.


for Jo September 9, 2011 7:38 pm (Pacific time)

Hats of to you JOSIAH!!! Way to hang in there...You proved that patience is a virtue. The truth revealed itself. You managed to endure all of the crap from the city of Salem courts, the cops for brutalizing you w/the canine, the defamation of your character from the news, newspaper articles, the number of interragations you went through with the cops, including the Saenz family's evilistic plan, etc....As for you nonbelievers...you all can shut the F.....up...Trial is now over...Josiah is NOT GUILTY to all charges except for possession of cocaine...only because he consumed it and escape..cause he ran from the cops...in which Josiah will receive sentencing for but maybe credited for the two years he spent in jail....If you all have been at the trial...you folks would have had a better picture of the exact events that happened the day of Josiah's arrest...Josiah was definitely set up by both his fiancee and her mother...Forensics proved that Josiah is very much innocent...the DNA, the finger prints was not his, someone elses sperm was positively in his fiancee's vagina, the ages of all burns, cuts and bruises were too old considering Josiah's arrival from North Carolina was just two days before the incident,etc...Josiah's text messages and phone calls proved that Josiah was truthful. Everything Josiah's fiancee testified for was not truthful including her mother's testimony. Their excuses did not make sense. Both mother and daughter's stories changed every single time they were questioned. Josiah's statement remained the same from day 1. The motive of this set up was for the benefit of the illegal Saenz family. It turns out that if a 21 year old illegal female has a report of being assaulted, she and her entire family can file an application to claim such assault and receive a permanent UV Visa to become permanent residents in the United States. The Saenz family were awarded a permanent UV Visa in result of this false criminal act that Josiah's fiancee claimed Josiah created...so for all you nonbelievers...go F--- urselves...Thanks for not being so supportive...In the future...do not ASSUME...cause u'll just make an ASS out of urself...F--- OFF!!!


Anon August 3, 2011 7:00 pm (Pacific time)

Casey Anthony was also released


crystal n. May 18, 2011 7:37 pm (Pacific time)

People don't have to go to his trial because there interested. The point to what I wrote was, If he was what people say, He would have never been in the places he was with the people he was with around, Nobody knows anybody In and out. Just because People think he's guilty doesn't mean he is, Just because People think He's Innocent Doesn't mean he is. I Don't realy think anybody is intentionally "bashing" any one. The reason people are leaving comments the way they are is because its a sex crime, Not only do they get more attention, they trigger alot of hard feelings in victims of sex crimes,parents, People in generel. Everybody has the right to there opinion. Does it mean there accurate in what they say? why are people getting so offended by nothing other than anothers opinion? If you don't want to hear what other people say, Dont come to a website that was made for people to put there input, better yet, Dont read it.


To Crystal N. May 17, 2011 5:04 pm (Pacific time)

You are absolutely right that everyone makes their own choices, no matter what. However, this also depends on the situation. It’s just like saying that a person that is cheated on, deserves it because they put themselves in that situation. Sometimes, people do put themselves in that situation… but a lot of times, they don’t. Yet, no one ever asks for it to happen to them, it just does, and all you can do is fight through it. As for Kiana, Crystal May and “hmm…” you guys are all right also. What is the point of everyone getting on here to bash on Josiah? It’s not like he reads these everyday… so what exactly are you getting from this? No one really has a right to bash on anyone unless they know first handedly what is going on. If everyone cares enough about this whole incident to constantly keep up with his blog and put in your thoughts, why don’t you all attend his trial or hearings? You can all hear things for yourselves. It’s isn’t that the finger is being pointed at the fact that she’s a stripper, and then her family, and then the system and then whatever; everything ties in as one, they are not separate accusations.


Crystal N. May 16, 2011 11:46 pm (Pacific time)

First it was the stripper, then it was her family was also in on it, then it was Josiah just got caught up, and now it's the system? Okay...what's it going to be next because your all going to run out of excuses sooner or later. Wether he's innocent or not, he's there because of the choices HE made. Nobody forced him to be with her. Everybody makes there own choices...it doesn't matter who influenced them...if Josiah is so great and innocent he wouldn't have put himself in a situation like that...doesn't have anything to do with his kid or kids, nothing to do with past girlfriends...any time people make a decision there not proud of they want to find the first person to blame, reality is we all no what's best for ourselves and what's right and wrong...point the finger else where to make yourselves feel better, but in the end everybody is responsible for what they choose to do...it's just easier to blame others.


Anonymous May 11, 2011 9:16 am (Pacific time)

people that believe everything they read are wrong! 'Yes in more and more rights are stripped away by the system whole if police write lies the people believe it CPS Agents are cops and there goal is to make the middle class a wrecking ground for true justice!


To...Hmm..by Crystal May 10, 2011 9:49 pm (Pacific time)

Whoever wrote that Is so right its mind blowing lol. I have been Coming on here just reading comments and nobody ever makes sense, And whoever said the "hmm" thing You really should of put your name because what you said was good lol!


Kiana May 6, 2011 2:44 pm (Pacific time)

The comment before mine showed everyone how many people come on here yet don't know him. Josiah has only one child, by one woman..


Kiana Bainsley May 6, 2011 2:35 pm (Pacific time)

Oh my god! If any of you really new Josiah you would know he wouldn't do this. So many things happend that night to josiah that were flat out WRONG. Police brutality, false accusations, The main reason he was there was to try and work things out with her...why are you all trying so hard to prove points that have already been said by everyone? You all seem to be so intreged and interested in Josiah, yet you can't even put a real name, what are you all trying to get at? The only thing that is coming out of this is humor, hiding behind your computer screens...it's sad, if you all know so much, have so much to say, pursue that and go to his trial...until then worry about yourselves and your one lifes. Don't bash people anonymously...that's childesh.


Hm... May 4, 2011 9:06 pm (Pacific time)

Its really weird that several of these comments are posted one, after another and have all the same awful grammar but they are supposed to be different people.. looks like someone else is "delusional", has multiple personalities or just REALLY needs a life. And I bet not a single one of these girls claiming to have his child, really do.. who really even argues over who's his "baby mama".. its possible to reproduce more than once.. so its weird for anyone to just assume YOU are the only one with his child... I'm not on either side of this, because unlike some people, I know better than to act like I KNOW what hyappened without being there or knowing him well enough. Its very possible he is guilty, but there is also that small chance that he's not and in all honesty.. Its no more of my business than it is this other crazies who is pretending to be multiple people and talking out of their ass... just saying :)


to all u clueless f---heads April 30, 2011 2:33 am (Pacific time)

You all should stop with your degrading comments!!! You all have no clue of what really happened that night...So, once again, just shut the f--- up!!! There are numerous evidence of wrongful accusations...the accuser was involved with several relationships the same time she was seeing Josiah and to top it all off, her mother was involved by scamming the same men for money. Josiah was naked because he was removed from the bedroom that way...Josiah ran because of the warrants he had at that time, Josiah failed to pay his dues and missed his duii appointments. Three cops literally watched Josiah being tortured by the canine while naked, which is clearly acts of brutality...Josiah is small, the three cops could've taken Josiah down easily themselves. Josiah was harmless, he had no weapon nor drugs on him...BTW...trial has been postponed to June 6 - 10, 2011...All you nonbelievers should attend the trial...so you can shut the f--- up!!! By the end of his trial, Josiah will prevail!!! That girl, including her mother, the three cops and the two detectives will suffer 10 folds of what they have bestowed upon Josiah...All you clueless individuals should not post any comments if you do not know all the facts!!! Josiah just happened to be @ the wrong place and @ the wrong time...


Anonymous April 26, 2011 1:56 pm (Pacific time)

I just read an artical about a police officer killing his wife and unborn child, How many people do you think said he would never do something like that? If people new what people were really capable of doing crimes would probably be detected be for they are commited,Example; That police officers wife probably didn't think her husband was capable of killing her, But look now, Her and her baby are 6 feet under...Imagen how many killers,Rapist and predators say they are not capable of there crime? There freinds and familys say he/she isn't capable of what they have been charged with, When its the predator next door to your family im sure you wouldn't be fighting his innocents, Wether the familys say hes a good guy or not. Now im sure the community josiah is from dont want him around there 20 year old daughters, after this, The drugs the violence....no matter how nice and innocent your trying too label josiah as, IT probably isn't very affective, Look at these comments, Do you think people care what YOU thought he was and wasn't capable of? What about the Drugs, Was that all her? well why is he with a drug addict? Obviously he knew, drug addicts can't hide severe addiction like your saying she suffered from? hmmm. Why was he arrested naked? Not very "society appropiate" what if there were children around when he decided to run from the police naked? why was he trying to escape if he was innocent? and last but not leaste, Why are his own family and friends telling him to qoute "finally get the help he needs" Its unfortunate either of them had to get caught up in whatever they were in, But he was Far from Innocent, josiah was bound to get caught up, Everybody living the lifestyle he was, does. This is the same story as the last and the next, Hes not unique or diffrent from all those inmates hes living with. Im sure there all innocent,haha...josiah comes from wealth, but it only could hide so much. A child can only be pushed so far, Excpected of so much, Until finaly there gunna wanna lash out and Do what THEY want to do. josiahs family beleives money makes you succecful,Josiah used to always say "my parents keep telling me to do__but I just wanna do my own thing" was he maybe just pushed a little too far?


family. April 24, 2011 2:07 pm (Pacific time)

Why do you all come on here posting YOUR opinion, I bet half of you have No clue what was really going on, And im sure it Effects none of you, Do you really need to come on here and put your input, like it matters to anyone. Gets lives.


to all you haters April 23, 2011 8:26 am (Pacific time)

You all are in denial. Already judging someone without knowing the facts. Maybe you all should show up for Josiah's trial and see for yourself. May 3, 4 and 5 @ the Marion County Circuit Court. You'll see how stupid you all are for posting degrading comments!


wtf? April 17, 2011 12:52 pm (Pacific time)

Wow Goes to show, I could care less, Its about the meaning of the words, I dont care if there upside down and backwords. It means the same thing. Get your pay check and move on. Im writing this because It effects me and so many others. your writing this to see the doller signs. Keep your comments to yourself, Your job is to post the s**t. Not critisize it.


to Delusional Telles' April 16, 2011 9:39 am (Pacific time)

OF COURSE, everybody that is pro-Josiah is one of his family MEMBERS, surprising, eh?? No! BECAUSE no family MEMBER in THEIR right mind (most AT LEAST), is going to claim or accept charges like the ones, HE'S racked up for himself. But TRUST NO ONE is "out to get him." We all know THAT'S the guilty man PLEA... Along with the innocent (word choice... this doesn't make sense) but it's not about what you KNOW, it's about what you don't know. JOSIAH's family needs, after all of this and THEIR still coming up with ridiculous excuses and ways to blame this one SOMEONE else. PAAALEASE! This is a sad UNFORTUNATE story. Finally... something money won't make DISAPPEAR in a TELLES' life. If you are going to post something like this... you should at least use spell check, because you are just making yourself sound EXTREMELY illiterate.


hang on jo April 8, 2011 10:23 am (Pacific time)

You all are idiots. That girl who has charged Jo with some ridiculous charges will get her turn. Let me tell you, Jo is not the only person she has done this to. So until, you all get you stories straight, Just shut up! Why do you think he hasn't been charged yet, the state is trying their best to get something stick! You are all a-holes!


how sad. March 8, 2011 1:26 pm (Pacific time)

Whoever came on this website pretended To be me Should worry about getting a life Before they put there input on others. When I was 16 Me and josiah hooked up, Not his fault, I told him i was 18, And it was cleared up and we moved on, But people come on here, Who dont even know What there REALLY talking about and lie, Pretending to be the mother of his kid, As far as Im Concerned you need help, Josiah told me before I got pregnant about an online girlfriend,that he found out was pretty much crazy, she would randomly call and just f%#k with him all the time, Point is, Woman have always been A weak subject for josiah he will take ANYTHING that makes him feel good. Usually girls with little or no future and selfesteem, Makes him feel worthy of himself. Get the help you need josiah. You gotta be the man you want your son to look up to.


helllo. March 8, 2011 12:57 pm (Pacific time)

Some mentioned morals..Is that realy something your trying to use on his defense? half of the charges have nothing to do with this "illegal alien"! I don't understand why people think Some how he got tricked or set up..How did he meet this girl?? Probably doing the same things she was, If he wasent apart of the drug world he would of never met this girl,Right? Everyone makes there own choices, Others just influence them. He is responcible for his actions. thats Just the way it works. Im sure everyone but the telles' family feel justice was Succefly Served, People like him need help, Escpecially when there family is okaying there wrongs. He will never learn if the people around him instill in his mind it was EVERYONE elses fault, Come on, its 2011, We expect people Know at 23 whats right and wrong.


D-i-lus-un-ail;Telles's March 8, 2011 2:19 am (Pacific time)

Ovcourse, EVERYBODY that is pro-josiah Is one of his family matters, Surprising eh?? No! Beacaue No family memeber in there right mind{most atleaste}Is going To claim or Accept Charges like the ones Hes racked up for himself. But Truste Nobody Is "out to get him" we all know thats the guilty man pea...Along with the innocent but its not about what you, Its about what you Don't know. Josiahs Family Needs, After all of this and there still coming up with ridiculous excuses and ways to blame this on some one else. PAAALEASE! This is a sad unfortuanate story, Finally...... Something Money won't MAke disapear in a telles's Life.


Really now! February 21, 2011 2:55 pm (Pacific time)

To editor; this is a news press about incidents that are going to get a curse word or two in comments. Pg is what children require this is an adult manner with adults commenting. Meaning adult language will be used..can't handle it? Bena preschool teacher...

Editor: Yes, I have been lightening up on that a little.


TO TEAM JO! February 16, 2011 8:58 pm (Pacific time)

I knew josiah personally and all these people who say there his family and are going to stick up for him are fucking attention feins..,His family never ever suppoprted anything but money! thats all they care about ignorent high nosed snobs. HE HATED THEM I have emails to prove it.


AL February 16, 2011 8:55 pm (Pacific time)

its unbeleivable how these people think that everyone is out to get josiah and he would never do anything so horrible...I have proof that he knowingly had an over the telephone relationship with a girl that was 15 when he was twenty? I doesent matter what you think someone is capable of...If we could tell who was capable of what this world would be alot defrent but we cant soo thats that...Educate yourself you ignaraont illiterate close minded people. He did what it says he did. People dont just decide to do these things. MOST OFF THE CHARGES HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS " ILLEGAL ALEIN" it all on him....Take the truth for what it is...Stick your " who he is and was" bs

Editor: Don't write that kind of thing here.  


misc. July 22, 2010 10:22 am (Pacific time)

to: pooty,
i believe you....same story for me it doesnt matter what everyone els thinks...he knows the truth and he will regret it one day when he looks back on his life. i dont trip over it at all he gave me the best gift of my life. i forgive you jo thank you for   my blessing.


To Britt: July 12, 2010 8:48 pm (Pacific time)

I'm not sure who you are or why you assume I was talking about you but I obviously wasn't because he is the father of the child I am talking about so it looks like you have made yourself look dumb, not me.


Britt June 6, 2010 1:43 am (Pacific time)

haha your all very misinformed. For whoever said that he is the father to my child is 100% WRONG. So Basically I just wanted to make whoever said that feel dumb because its apperant they have no clue what there talking about.


lmao!!! May 21, 2010 11:17 am (Pacific time)

now he's in jail because of his race!! haha! how many different excuses are you going to make for him before you just shut up and come to terms with the fact that he commited a crime and now he has to pay for it. and like someone else mentioned.. its very rare for someone to be convicted of a crime they didnt commit.. he's been sittin in jail an awfully long time now for someone who is innocent.


... May 21, 2010 12:21 am (Pacific time)

Just because Josiah has skin pigment, doesn't mean he's not from this country. He's hawaiian, of course he's brown... and just in case you were wondering... Hawaii is part of the United States...It's because of racist people like YOU that Josiah's in this situation.


. May 16, 2010 11:19 am (Pacific time)

Im an outsider, But you know what, It doesent matter how nice mean innocent or guilty you are, If you commit a crime Your going to get prosecuted now very rarely do you get sentenced if your innocent, So follow the rules here...And if you dont like it go to your own land...okay STOP arguing


lol.. May 10, 2010 8:59 am (Pacific time)

you look silly because I am not that girl. I dont even know her name. lol. wanna tell me??


To the individual posted comment on May 6, 2010 9:27 am (Pacific time)

Well, honey, you say you don't know the girl...but it sounds like you are that girl to be posting comments as yours...it seems like you are trying to defend yourself but you did wrong yourself as well...Josiah fell very hard for you, when that happens, love is always blind...of course, you won't know any better cause when you're in that love blind situation, you will do absolutely anything for that person...so, you get real...that is reality...You are just a damb user that enjoys putting guys through these scenario...You should go back to your country...and leave the Americans alone...you are definitely a pest as well as a home breaker and I just hope that someday you'll be deported to your own country...then pay for all that you have bestowed onto others!


to everyone talk bad about the strip April 29, 2010 10:08 am (Pacific time)

i dont know her but i know him. he might be respectful enough to hide who he really is from his family.. but not enough to be the person he pretends to be. anyways... everyone who continues to talk badly about this illegal immigrant stripper, is really just making him look bad. if he was planning on marrying someone who strips for a living, does drugs and whatever else you all accuse her of, than what does that really say about him?? get real! if he's as wonderful as you all say than why does he not have higher standards than that?? why would he involve himself with someone like her?? probably because HE'S NOT ANY BETTER!!! you all should really stop and think about what you're saying before you post comments.. everyone always seems to say something that contradicts the point they're trying to prove.


For all who's bashing Josiah April 27, 2010 7:20 am (Pacific time)

You are all such idiots! This girl Josiah was involved with is a stripper who has no morals, no shame! She will do absolutely anything for money and for her residency here in Oregon! She took everything Josiah had! His monies, his life! She works with investigators to top it off! She has several previous cases with other men also incarcerated. How do you all think she owns a big huge house and a brand new car while she's illegal? She has connections! You all need to read between the lines, she took Josiah for a wild ride! Josiah didn't see it coming, his trusting nature got him in deep trouble, in a pickle which he may never get out of! This girl is really good at what she does, amazing! Oregon should pass the law here for immigrant check as well, just like in Arizona! 


for Josiah April 27, 2010 6:54 am (Pacific time)

Happy 25th Birthday Josiah!!! Sorry, this is such a bad memory from last year ... But things only can get better from this point on ... Just need to be wise when it comes to women ... We all hope to see ya soon !!! Take Care in there !!!


Team Jo April 13, 2010 7:09 pm (Pacific time)

I don't know who all of you are and quite frankly I could care less who you are. But for those of you who actually believe that Josiah is even capable of committing such horrible acts is ridiculous, and you obviously do not know him whatsoever. You should probably get to know a person before passing such ignorant judgments. If you actually do know Josiah, you would know how much of a genuine and loving person he truly is. He does have a habit of putting others before himself (especially when it comes to women), but his heart is in the right place. Which really isn't a bad quality at all; he just meets the wrong people that tend to take advantage of him. So for all of you who have negative things to say about Josiah, his family, friends or anyone for that matter, I suggest you shut your mouth unless you actually know the person as well as the situation at hand. Hang in there Jo!


Pooty March 22, 2010 1:59 pm (Pacific time)

I am the mother of Josiah's son. I dont know if he's got alot of underage girls claiming he is the father of their children but I know for a fact he is the father of my son. I dont know who Lani is talking about but if it is me, he's lying about a DNA test. I was 16 when we got together and had HIS baby at 17. I did NOT sleep with anyone else while we were together and my son looks identical to Josiah!!


Question for Lani?? March 22, 2010 9:30 am (Pacific time)

Why is he still in jail if the girl admitted everything was a lie?? The Marion County Jail website was updated today and he's still in there with all the same charges pending..?


Lani March 21, 2010 9:38 am (Pacific time)

it has been a while since I was on your page. I see that some people have left comments, they don't even know what there talking about. Underage girlfriends?? You have had two, one of them was crazy and tried saying you had a child by her....THANK GOD FOR DNA!!!!!!!! well josie I miss you and I will see you when you get out. I hope that these people writing these things new you like we do. And maybe they Would get the facts and know that she finally admitted it was all a lie. I LOVE YOU. cant wait to see you...hang in there.


LeXi [Fam March 19, 2010 1:25 pm (Pacific time)

I Dont know who the b*tch thinks she is, But you obliously need to get your facts straight or you would know that there


To whom IT may concern. March 18, 2010 7:05 am (Pacific time)

To Editor: Just stop replying your are contridicting Everything you say, You Made a huge deal about pants and him not wearing clothes well then how did he get the possesion charge??? Get your facts straight.
To Ignorant Family members: No one wants to believe there Son nephow brother any body is capable of the things josiah has been accused of, But If the drugs found were indeed his, Never Under estimate the actions Of an Addict, Bieng in Recovery myself, I also see where everyone Is comming from. But look again at the charges, there Is nine charges..6 of them have nothing to do with anyone else, Burglary, Warrants, Possecion, So For you to sit here and bash the girl left and right is morally wrong. So Suck Up your pride and stick up for the truth and the people tellin it, Dont look at the face standin behind it. And if any of you have morals like you so feircly claim, You will No that josiah Is indeed guilty. People Dont just pull charges like this out of Nowhere. Think realisticaly.

Editor: What do I have to do with it?  This is a news release, (broken record) and the next one about the Editor gets flushed.  Concentrate on the subject at hand.


wow March 18, 2010 6:51 am (Pacific time)

You guys all Need to grow up. I have read everything and how many times I have a read FACT IS FACT. NoOne Will ever no what realy happend to that girl, But Dont ever underestimate a Drug user. Especially One found naked.Ofcourse His family is going to protect him, Who the hell wants to admit there child or nephew or what the fuck ever is a total creep??? would you? I have known Him for years, Underage Girlfriends and alwayssome kind of drama happens when he is around, Dont be so oblivious to the truth, If reality Slaps you in the face Dont turn your back Because It doesent Just happen For no reason, Josiah telles needs serious help, Even His mother and father know that deep down. If He was innocent He wouldnt be in jail, and if He is innocent he will be out sooner than later. GET OVER YOURSELVES.


Alex December 21, 2009 3:09 pm (Pacific time)

I have lived by Josiah for 2 years I have hung out with him for ever we went to school together. He even told me his girl was a dumb B**** and is very shady. He is always trying to help other people out. HE SIMPLY GOT SET UP> Makes me happy to see that the family is by his side because I would be as well. he is a loyal friend


cousin, Lee ANn September 24, 2009 4:21 pm (Pacific time)

What a sad way to ruin a boy's life, I've known Josiah from a little kid up to the very repectful young man he is now, wrong place, wrong time, viously wrong girl. Everything comes around. Josiah is soft spoken,quiet and uncapable of these things he has been accused of. Some how, the TRUTH always comes out, be patient all of my family, God will see you through this and he will keep Josiah safe.


Uncle Frank & Aunty Laurie September 13, 2009 2:33 pm (Pacific time)

It's amazing how people in this country pass judgment on people.You folks don't even know our nephew, nor the situation, only what is published. Do all of you know that there is always 2 sides to a story? First of all our nephew was invited in to his fiancee's house, by his fiancee. Now he is being accused of unspeakable crimes. Which none of you know what really happened, but are quick to pass judgment. That is just ignorance. We've known our nephew since he was born. Every child makes mistakes, but what Josiah is accused of is not possible. The biggest crime here that was committed was, bad judgment on Josiah's part, being with this so called victim. As far as what happens in court, the truth will prevail. Whatever happened to "innocent until proven guilty"? Since some of you are so quick into passing judgment on our nephew, here are just some facts about this so called victim: She is an illegal alien, she is a stripper, and she does drugs. That is just a few, so how much credibility does she have? As for the comment about calling off the dogs. We hope that one day one of your family members is wrongly accused, and attacked by K-9's. Our family are Americans. We moved up here from Hawaii, to give our children better lives. We don't pretend to be better than anyone, nor be so judgmental, and hide behind a computer. If we don't know what really happens in a situation. We don't speak, or pass judgment. Regardless what happens. The truth will come out, and unlike you tough pretenders, who are so quick in passing judgment on our nephew, over the computer. We will be in the courtroom, standing right behind our nephew Josiah. We are ohana, so if you feel so strongly you know where we will be. Josiah we love you, and we all know you. That is all that matters! Everyone else you know what you all can do!!!!


uncle george September 10, 2009 12:05 pm (Pacific time)

editor; i've read all the comm...

Editor: Uncle George, your comment was cut off, please resend.


Daniel September 7, 2009 3:04 pm (Pacific time)

Josiah is Innocent until proven other wise , hopefully the truth will come out one way or another . Lani , salem news was printing a police report not editorializing about Josiah's guilt ! If you have questions please call the police and ask them or talk to an attorney . Are you a lawyer or did you spend the night at the comfort inn ? Criticizing the messenger does nothing to enhance Josiahs image and only make you look like a raving fool .


laniwho knowsthestripper September 7, 2009 12:43 am (Pacific time)

To the editor: Dont you check the facts before you print your SH@t!! How do you get charged with possession of drugs if your not wearing anything. I would like to go to the same bubble gum machine where you got you degree at..


LANI September 7, 2009 2:29 am (Pacific time)

Stright for the Editor: You want FACTS... Here's a thing or two about facts... 1) Possession of Controlled Substance...(Possession) Key word.. As far as I heard on the news is that he as arrested without any clothing.. #2) 1st Degree Burglary... AGAIN.. Did he put it in his pants pocket oh my bad "WHAT PANTS" (you must leave the property with someone else's property to be burglary..(THAT'S FACTS) I could go on and on about your facts but I won't..But you just showed alot of views out there "HOW SMART YOU ARE".."YOUR PARENTS MUST BE VERY PROUD OF YOU.."I know I AM.......................NOT!

Editor: My parents died two summers ago, so it would be hard to tell.  But hey, at least you don't get personal over a press release or anything.


lani September 7, 2009 12:51 am (Pacific time)

To the so call editor: You should get the facts before you print anything.. Where did you get you degree at? I got a question for you since your so smart..Possession of drugs mean it has to be on that person..HINT,HINT!! What bubble gum machine did you get your degree from... So before you tell other people to separate emotions from facts dont you think you should do the same...GET it RIGHT!

Editor: No Lani, in this nation, people are innocent until proven guilty, what a revelation!  Why on earth do you folks have yourselves in an uproar for this anyway?  Go after the guy's friend, I'm more of a messenger.  I can say really super mean things back to you for attacking me but I am trying to be cool, do the same eh?   


friend September 6, 2009 2:29 am (Pacific time)

Josiah is innocent. His fiance is an insane illegal immigrant who strips for a living. Clearly he was set up by his own fiance. Everyone knows Josiah spoils girls and treats them with respect.


family member of Josiah September 6, 2009 2:14 am (Pacific time)

Josiah is a person that would never treat a girl in that manner, he spoils girls and give them absolutely anything they desire like expensive jewelries, vacations, etc.,this fiance of his is an illegal immigrant who is insane and strips for a living as well as other illegal activities. It was a set up, they filed for a marriage license the day before the incident when he found out a lot of false information she has given him...I hope Josiah's fiance will receive 10 times worst the punishment she has done onto Josiah...FYI, he was severely brutalized by the K-9...


friend of joe September 4, 2009 2:15 pm (Pacific time)

Josiah is not the evil freak painted by this and other news stories. But now he might finally get the help he needs.

Editor: Hey friend, that was a straight press release with allegations from the police, not us.  Try to separate emotion from fact when you can.

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