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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Our View: Volunteer security? Thanks, but no thanks ... From the Council: Public should get involved in local marijuana decisions ... Save a life: How to help someone who's contemplating suicide ... Our View: Volunteer security? Thanks, but no thanks ... From the Council: Public should get involved in local marijuana decisions ... Save a life: How to help someone who's contemplating suicide ... CRIME Man charged with trying to lure children Bieber previously worked at SOU Comment By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Posted Feb. 20, 2015 at 5:03 PM By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Posted Feb. 20, 2015 at 5:03 PM » Social News A former Southern Oregon University manager has been charged with showing his genitals to several children ages 4 through 10 and allegedly trying to lure them into sexual conduct. Thomas Duayne Bieber, 61, of the 2400 block of Rabun Way in Central Point has been charged with four counts of luring a minor and four counts of private indecency. Luring a child is a felony, while private indecency is a misdemeanor. Bieber previously worked as SOU's manager of environmental health and safety. He left that job after voluntarily resigning in October 2014, according to SOU human resources staff. On Jan. 3, Bieber allegedly explicitly described sexual conduct for the purpose of inducing minors to engage in sexual conduct. He also allegedly showed his genitals to a 4-year-old girl, a 10-year-old girl and two 9-year-old boys while in his garage, according to a Jackson County Circuit Court indictment and affidavit by Central Point police. One of the children told a parent, who contacted police. In interviews with police, the three older children alleged they had seen Bieber expose himself. One of the children said the man would "talk to them all the time" about sexual subjects, the affidavit alleges. On Jan. 19, Bieber allegedly admitted to pulling his genitals out of his pants in the garage, talking about sex with the children and encouraging one of the girls to engage in sexual conduct, the affidavit said. He was arrested that day and held in Jackson County Jail on $50,000 bail. He is no longer listed in jail, and court records show his release conditions include no contact with the four children or their homes. Bieber has a pre-trial conference hearing scheduled for March 23. Statewide, court records show no other cases against him dating back at least five years. The mission of the SOU Department of Environmental Health and Safety is to ensure a safe and healthful campus environment. It works to prevent accidents, minimize human exposure to hazardous agents and conditions, protect the environment through responsible waste management and waste reduction, conserve resources and prevent the spread of disease from unsanitary conditions, according to SOU. Staff reporter Vickie Aldous can be reached at 541-776-4486 or [email protected] . Follow her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/VickieAldous .     By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Vickie Aldous Mail Tribune Posted Feb. 20, 2015 at 5:03 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501