February 20, 2026 9:50 a.m.
Friday morning Douglas County District Attorney Rick Wesenberg released a statement regarding the recent criminal case involving two instructional assistants from Fremont Middle School in Roseburg.
On Wednesday, the Douglas County Grand Jury returned a “no true bill” in the matter involving 60-year-old Brian Joseph Marsters and 23-year-old Erich Michael Hoque, who are both employed by the Roseburg School District. Wesenberg said a “no true bill” indicates the Grand Jury determined there was not enough evidence to pursue criminal charges against either individual.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Jodee Jackson presented the case to the Grand Jury. The Grand Jury reviewed surveillance video of the incidents and heard sworn testimony from two instructional aides who were present in the classroom at the time, the school principal, the deputy who investigated the incidents, and the parents of the injured students.
The release said the incident in question resulted in injuries to two students, including one broken arm and a minor laceration that did not require stitches. The injuries occurred in a heavily padded room where the students were playing around large cylindrical mats. Activities included throwing balls and frisbees, wrestling, and other physical games involving both classmates and the instructional aides.
The injuries took place while the students were positioned behind the cylindrical mats. Although the instructional aides who were subject of the criminal investigation were observed pushing the mats while interacting with the students shortly before the injuries occurred, there was not enough evidence to show that the two instructional aides did anything to intentionally harm the students. The injured students and their families may have the option to pursue civil remedies if they elect to do so.
The DA’s release said the investigation involving Nathan Terrance Williams, a 35-year-old teacher, also employed by the Roseburg School District at Fremont Middle School, is ongoing. Williams has been charged with official misconduct and harassment. The matter will be presented to the Grand Jury in the near future and the case remains pending.