Prineville man sentenced to maximum term for first-degree sexual abuse
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Clinton James Dunne, 56, was sentenced to 150 months in prison today following his conviction on two counts of first-degree sexual abuse. Judge Daina Vitolins ordered Dunne to serve the statutory maximum sentence in the Oregon Department of Corrections.
The sentence follows a Jan. 7, 2026, trial where a Crook County jury found Dunne guilty of abusing a child victim. The victim was between 11 and 12 years old at the time of the offenses. Dunne will not be eligible for any form of early release during the 150-month term.
County court records show Dunne as a longtime Prineville resident living on Loafer Avenue and then on Tennessee Lane.
Dunne is required to serve 10 years of post-prison supervision once he is released from the Oregon Department of Corrections. He must also register as a sex offender as mandated by law. During the sentencing, Vitolins cited the predatory nature of the offense and the defendant's lack of remorse.
The court characterized Dunne's conduct in the case as particularly egregious. District Attorney Kari Hathorn prosecuted the case and acknowledged the victim for the courage and strength required to come forward.
Hathorn also recognized the Prineville Police Department for conducting the investigation. The prosecution highlighted the role of the Kids Center, a nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center, for providing a trauma-informed environment for the victim's forensic interview. The center uses a child-friendly approach designed to help victims feel safe and supported during the investigative process.
The Crook County District Attorney's Office also thanked the Oregon Crime Victim's Law Center and the Crook County Victim Assistance Program. Both organizations provided dedicated support to the victim throughout the legal proceedings.
