Clackamas County Corrections Officer Arrested on Sexual Misconduct Charges

Authorities say Paul Eric Alexander Schultz engaged in sexual contact with a corrections client at a county facility.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A 53-year-old Clackamas County corrections officer named Paul Eric Alexander Schultz was arrested by Milwaukie Police on Wednesday and charged with one count of official misconduct and two counts of custodial sexual misconduct. The charges stem from an internal investigation into an alleged noncriminal policy violation that uncovered potential criminal conduct by Schultz during his interactions with a corrections client at a county facility.

Why it matters

The arrest of a corrections officer on sexual misconduct charges raises concerns about the integrity of the criminal justice system and the need for robust oversight and accountability measures to prevent abuse of power by those in positions of authority over vulnerable individuals.

The details

According to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, the internal investigation into Schultz was initiated in late January after a report of an alleged noncriminal policy violation. During the investigation, Internal Affairs investigators found potential criminal conduct by Schultz, who is a community corrections officer for the sheriff's office. The sheriff's office then requested an independent criminal investigation from the Milwaukie Police Department on February 10. Milwaukie Police determined that Schultz had engaged in sexual contact with a corrections client at a county facility at 9000 SE McBrod Ave, which houses the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention.

  • The internal investigation into Schultz was initiated in late January.
  • On February 10, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office requested an independent criminal investigation from the Milwaukie Police Department.
  • Schultz was arrested by Milwaukie Police on Wednesday, February 12.

The players

Paul Eric Alexander Schultz

A 53-year-old Clackamas County corrections officer who was arrested and charged with one count of official misconduct and two counts of custodial sexual misconduct.

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that conducted an internal investigation into Schultz and then requested an independent criminal investigation from the Milwaukie Police Department.

Milwaukie Police Department

The law enforcement agency that conducted the independent criminal investigation into Schultz and arrested him on the charges.

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What’s next

Milwaukie Police are asking anyone with information about potential additional victims to contact the department.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of robust oversight and accountability measures within the criminal justice system to prevent abuse of power and protect vulnerable individuals under the supervision of corrections officers and other authority figures.