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Roseburg Teacher Arrested After Deputies Link Him to Misconduct Allegations in Developmental Learning Center Program Crime & Courts By Lucille McNamara On Feb 20, 2026 Last updated Feb 20, 2026 Credit: Eric Rider ROSEBURG, Ore. — A 35-year-old teacher from the Fremont Middle School in Douglas County has been taken into custody on allegations of initiating unwanted and offensive physical contact with several special needs children in the school’s Developmental Learning Center program. His detention relates to an incident reported in the Daily Tidings on February 14 about two instructional school assistants from the school who were arrested on suspicion of injuring two special needs children at the Developmental Learning Center in Roseburg. Erich Michael Hoque (23) and Brian Joseph Marsters (60), both of Roseburg, were lodged in the Douglas County Jail on charges of fourth-degree assault and first-degree official misconduct. Following that incident and ongoing investigations, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reviewed additional evidence and conducted further interviews. This led to information that a teacher, Nathan Terrance Williams of Roseburg, initiated unwanted and offensive physical contact with several of the special needs students between January 28, 2026, and February 6, 2026. Deputies Transported the Suspect to the Douglas County Jail on Wednesday Deputies took Williams into custody on Wednesday and transported him to the Douglas County Jail, where he was lodged on six counts of first-degree official misconduct and six counts of harassment. Tidings Context In Oregon, first degree official misconduct (ORS 162.415) is a Class A misdemeanor for a public servant who, with intent to benefit or harm, knowingly fails a legal duty or abuses official authority. Tidings Insight Oregon harassment law (ORS 166.065) can include offensive physical contact. Multiple counts usually mean investigators believe there were separate acts or victims. Charges start the court process, not a conviction. In a statement to the press, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) states that it has worked closely with school district administrators who were responsive and cooperative throughout the investigation. Tidings Timeline Jan 28 2026 : alleged unwanted contact period begins Feb 6 2026 : alleged contact period ends Feb 14 2026 : Daily Tidings reports two instructional assistants arrested Wednesday : deputies book teacher on 6 official misconduct counts and 6 harassment counts Case 26/0476 : DCSO asks public for tips at 541 440 4471 DCSO says everyone involved in the investigation will prioritize student safety and well-being. It is appealing to anyone with further information related to the investigation to contact DCSO at 541-440-4471 and reference case #26-0476. Douglas County Roseburg Southern Oregon Share Twitter Facebook ReddIt WhatsApp Pinterest Email