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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 Since You Asked: Pedestrians can be cited for carelessness ... Wolf once believed to be dead shows up near Crater Lake ... One of Oregon's two health insurance co-ops says it will shut down ... Since You Asked: Pedestrians can be cited for carelessness ... Wolf once believed to be dead shows up near Crater Lake ... One of Oregon's two health insurance co-ops says it will shut down ... SHERWOOD Records say Sherwood priest lied about hidden camera in bathroom Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 8, 2015 at 3:19 PM By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 8, 2015 at 3:19 PM » Social News PORTLAND — Court records allege that a Catholic priest lied about a hidden camera that a boy found in his Sherwood church bathroom. Capt. Ty Hanlon said Tuesday that 34-year-old Father Ysrael Bien is being investigated, the Oregonian reported. Police believe he was either responsible for the camera or knew how it ended up in the men's bathroom at St. Francis Catholic Church. According to an affidavit, a 15-year-old boy discovered what appeared to be a waist-high electrical outlet next to a toilet on April 26. He pulled the outlet, brought the camera to the priest and then told his father. Bien allegedly lied to the boy's family, saying that police were investigating the matter. Weeks passed before Bien, prompted by the family and the church deacon, admitted that he had never contacted police. Records show the dad noted, "the information that Father was offering did not seem to make sense." Court records show the boy's dad emailed Bien requesting a police report, and Bien replied, "there is no police report and it is best if I explain this to you in person." He told investigators that the device went missing and he didn't speak to police because he feared the consequences of losing it. Bien was placed on leave June 24. Police have referred the case to Washington County District Attorney's Office. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Jul. 8, 2015 at 3:19 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