January 30, 2023 2:00 p.m. 

Deputies with the Coos County Sheriff’s office are seeking the suspect in an alleged rape.

Public Information Officer Sergeant Adam Slater said Friday night at 6:30 p.m. a deputy was dispatched to the Presbyterian Church on North 8th Street in Lakeside to take a report of a sexual assault that had just occurred. Slater said during the investigation it was discovered the victim had been forcibly raped and held against her will in the 600 block of Airport Way in Lakeside.

The suspect was identified as 33-year old Sigmund “Ray” Caswell of Lakeside. Slater said it was learned that Caswell fled from the area on his bicycle. After an extensive search, he was not located. Probable Cause for Caswell’s arrest has been issued.

Caswell is described as 5 foot 11 inches, 250 pounds with short brown hair and tattoos on his neck. He is believed to be in the Lakeside area.

Anyone who has seen Caswell or knows his whereabouts should not attempt to contact him, but should call the Coos County Sheriff’s Office.

Caswell’s picture is posted with this story at www.541radiocom.