Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced To 375 Months In Prison In Child Sexual Abuse Case (Photo) - 01/12/26

HILLSBORO, Ore- On December 5, 2025, a Washington County jury found Leo Gabonia, age 49, guilty of five sex abuse-related charges, including sodomy in the first degree, sexual penetration in the first degree, and sex abuse in the first degree. On December 18, 2025, Judge Janelle Wipper sentenced the defendant to 375 months in prison. Senior Deputy District Attorney Chris Lewman prosecuted this case.
 

The defendant was first convicted on these charges in 2019. The Oregon Court of Appeals ordered a retrial of this case.
 

Forest Grove Police first began investigating Mr. Gabonia in September of 2017 after the victim made disclosures of abuse to a family member. That family member then contacted police, who began the investigation.
 

The defendant was known to the family and used that connection to gain access to the victim. Police learned the abuse began two years prior to the disclosure, with inappropriate touching and kissing, and quickly escalated from there. Based on victim accounts and the expertise from staff at Randall Children's Hospital and CARES Northwest, police gathered enough evidence to move forward with charges against Mr. Gabonia.
 

The Washington County District Attorney's Office would like to acknowledge the work of the Forest Grove Police Department.

Andrew Ross Alcante Jr. Guilty In Sexual Abuse Case (Photo) - 01/12/26

HILLSBORO, Ore- On January 6, 2026, a Washington County jury found Andrew Ross Alcante Jr., age 62, guilty of sodomy in the first degree (two counts), attempted sodomy in the first degree, sexual abuse in the first degree (three counts), luring a minor, and using a child in display of sexually explicit conduct (two counts). Two of the counts fall under Jessica’s Law. Senior Deputy District Attorney Chris Lewman prosecuted this case before Judge Kathleen Proctor.

The defendant sexually abused two young children. The abuse came to light in December 2023, when one of the victims reported the abuse to a family member. The second victim came forward after the initial disclosure. Both victims were interviewed by medical experts at CARES Northwest, where they gave additional details.

After the third day of trial, the defendant returned home, where he overdosed on drugs. He survived but was hospitalized, causing a three-week delay in trial proceedings.

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office commends the victims in this case for their bravery throughout this process. This office also acknowledges the work of the Beaverton Police Department and CARES Northwest.

A sentencing hearing is scheduled for February 24, 2026. 

Brandon Drew Falsetto Guilty Of Luring A Minor, Private Indecency (Photo) - 12/17/25

HILLSBORO, Ore- On December 16, 2025, Washington County Circuit Court Judge Theodore Sims found Brandon Drew Falsetto, age 29, guilty of two counts of luring a minor and one count of private indecency in a bench trial. Deputy District Attorney Rayney Meisel prosecuted this case.
 

The defendant was known to the victim’s mother and provided childcare to the child while the mother worked. While babysitting, he showed the victim a video of himself having sexual intercourse with a woman. On a different day, he brought the victim to a sauna at their condominium complex and masturbated in front of the child.
 

The defendant, who was on probation for unlawful use of a weapon and assault 4 domestic violence convictions, jumped from his third-floor balcony when law enforcement attempted to speak with him about these allegations. He was arrested and taken to the hospital.
 

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office commends the victim for reporting this abuse. This office also thanks the Hillsboro Police Department for its work on this case.
 

A sentencing hearing is scheduled for February 4, 2026. The defendant will remain in custody pending sentencing.