Man charged with filming sexual abuse of minor

Man arrested after lengthy investigation

MEDFORD – A man lodged in the Jackson County Jail faces nearly three dozen felony sexual abuse and pornography charges.  His bail is set at $1,000,000.

Darin Lee Mullica, 41, was arrested on January 22, 2015, in Littleton, Colorado, on a Jackson County fugitive warrant.  He was transferred to the Jackson County Jail, arriving February 26. 

Mullica was indicted on a total of 32 charges: Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree (15 counts); Using a Child in a Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct (six counts); Encouraging Child Sexual Abuse in the First Degree (five counts); Possession of Materials Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct of a Child in the First Degree (five counts); and, Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine to a Minor. 

Detectives say Mullica sexually abused a 17-year-old female over a period of several months in 2013 and 2014.  During that time, Mullica provided methamphetamine to the victim and created photographs and videos of the sexual abuse.  Investigators believe Mullica shared some of the images with others, both in person and online.

Detectives ask anyone with additional information about the case to call the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 774-6800.  Information can also be sent by email to cid@jacksoncounty.org.  Questions regarding the prosecution can be directed to the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office.