Woods sentenced to 350-months for sex abuse of a minor

Eve Costello, Klamath County District Attorney

The following is a press release from Klamath County District Attorney, Eve Costello.

On February 11, 2022, the honorable Judge Alycia Kersey sentenced Joseph Elmer Woods to the care, custody, and control of the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) for a period of 350 months, based on pleas to charges involving Wood’s sexual abuse of an unrelated, 9-yr old child. The court made the specific finding that Woods is a drug-dependent person and recommended that DOC offer treatment.

Woods will be eligible for programs only after he serves the first 100-months of the sentence under Ballot Measure 11. Upon release, Woods will be subject to post-prison supervision and will be required to register as a sex offender. The Mother of the victim participated in the settlement conference and reaching the resolution. Klamath County District Attorney extends gratitude to Klamath Falls Police

Department and specifically Detective Loudermilk who conducted initial interviews and obtained corroborating evidence.

Detective Sergeant Gregg Wheat, now Lieutenant with the Klamath County Sheriff's office, did follow-up investigation to solidify our capacity to prosecute and bring justice.

The materials uncovered were particularly disturbing. Law enforcement weathers exposure to such matters on a regular basis as they seek resolution for victims and their families. We appreciate their dedication always and thank them for it in this case particularly.