Portland rapist gets 14 year prison sentence

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN 6) — A 22-year-old man admitted he raped an 18-year-old woman and will now spend 14 years in prison.

The Portland Police Bureau’s Sex Crimes Unit announced the plea and sentencing Justin Allen Weber on Monday. Weber entered guilty pleas on September 3, 2015 to one count of first-degree rape, first-degree unlawful sexual penetration and first-degree sexual abuse. He was also convicted of two counts of first-degree sodomy.

The investigation started on Nov. 8 2014. The woman told police that the assault occurred on Nov. 2. Officers said feared coming forward because she thought no one would believe her. A friend of the victim convinced her to come forward. Based on the victim’s report, officers were able to locate the crime scene and collect “vital evidence” that assisted in the investigation, according to police spokesperson Sgt. Pete Simpson.

The Portland Police Bureau provided the following information:

* A victim may be accompanied by a sexual assault advocate or other appropriate support person during the reporting process and/or criminal investigation.

* Multnomah County Victims’ Assistance Program: Provides support during the reporting of sexual assaults and referrals to victim services and resources: (503) 988-3270.

* Portland Women’s Crisis Line (PWCL): Provides access to advocacy services, including confidential peer support, information and referrals to community resources: 24 hour crisis line: (503) 235-5333, or 1-888-235-5333.

* Project UNICA – (Proyecto UNICA): Provides access to advocacy services for Spanish-speaking survivors of domestic and sexual violence. 24 hour crisis line: (503) 232-4448, or 1-888-232-4448.

Additionally, the Portland Police Bureau Strength programs provide free self-defense classes and personal safety workshops to people around the Portland area.

To learn more information about these programs, call (503) 823-0260 or visit http://www.portlandonline.com/police/womenstrength