Beaverton Man Sentenced for Sex Crimes

Andrew Alcante exploited access to children through jiu-jitsu training, police say

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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A 35-year-old Beaverton man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing two children he met through jiu-jitsu training. Andrew Alcante was convicted of multiple sex crimes after authorities said he exploited his access to the victims' families to carry out the abuse.

Why it matters

This case highlights the risks children can face from adults who use their positions of trust and access to prey on vulnerable youth. It also underscores the importance of thorough background checks and supervision for adults working with children in extracurricular activities.

The details

According to Beaverton police, Alcante met the families of his two victims through jiu-jitsu training. He then used that access to sexually abuse the children over an extended period. Alcante was convicted on multiple counts of first-degree sexual abuse, first-degree sodomy, and first-degree unlawful sexual penetration.

  • Alcante was sentenced on March 4, 2026.

The players

Andrew Alcante

A 35-year-old Beaverton man who was convicted of sexually abusing two children he met through jiu-jitsu training.

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The takeaway

This case underscores the need for thorough background checks and close supervision of adults working with children in extracurricular activities, to prevent predators from exploiting positions of trust to abuse vulnerable youth.