Day Care Owner Accused of Sex Abuse

(Albany, Oregon) A 27-year-old former day care operator, Jamie Tennille Burkhart, was arrested Monday for multiple sex offenses involving a young boy.

It's alleged that Burkhart sexually abused a boy in her care over a two-year period starting around 1996. The boy, now 20, reported the abuse last January, prompting an investigation.

Burkhart has been charged with attempted rape, sodomy and sex abuse. She was booked into the Linn County Jail. Detectives believe there may be more victims.

Tip: Don Morgenstern


[Update 03/28/07]

Released on March 19th, Burkhart was re-arrested on Monday the 26th when another victim came forward and pressed charges of sexual abuse.