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Polk County Grand Jury Indicts Dallas Man in Child Sex Abuse Case

Polk County grand jury indicts 28-year-old Alexander Eugene Frey of Dallas on multiple counts of encouraging child sexual abuse and sexual abuse following tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

• Dallas Police arrested 28-year-old Alexander Eugene Frey following tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

• Frey was accused of sharing child sexual abuse material online and sexually abusing an 11-year-old child in person.

• A Polk County grand jury indicted him on 10 counts of encouraging child sexual abuse and two counts of sexual abuse.

• Authorities expressed concerns about potential additional victims and released his booking photo to aid the investigation.

Dallas, Oregon — The Dallas Police Department has arrested a 28-year-old local man after receiving tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding the sharing of child sexual abuse material online.

Alexander Eugene Frey, of Dallas, became the focus of the investigation when authorities obtained a search warrant for his electronic devices. During the subsequent search, evidence indicated that Frey had also sexually abused a child in person. Detectives identified the victim as an 11-year-old.

A Polk County grand jury has now indicted Frey on 10 counts of encouraging child sexual abuse and two counts of sexual abuse. He is being held at the Polk County Jail awaiting arraignment.

Based on the investigation, authorities have concerns of potential additional victims. Pursuant to ORS 133.870, Frey’s booking photo has been released to the public to help identify any further criminal activity. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Detective Jordan Schrock at 503-831-3516.

This case highlights the critical role of tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in protecting children in the Willamette Valley region and holding those responsible accountable for these serious offenses.

Good Samaritan from Polk County Attacked by Driver He Was Trying to Help

A Polk County Good Samaritan was violently attacked by the driver he stopped to help near Walt Disney World. Hans Hamilton shares his story of survival, injuries, and a message about maintaining humanity while urging caution.

• Polk County man Hans Hamilton stopped to assist a driver whose car crashed into a guardrail near Walt Disney World.

• The driver, Daniel Coman, suddenly attacked Hamilton instead of accepting help.

• Dashcam video captured Coman kicking the windshield and beating Hamilton on the ground.

• Hamilton suffered broken ribs, a brain bleed, and bruises; multiple Orange County deputies were needed to subdue Coman.

• Hamilton urges caution but says people should not lose their humanity.

DAVENPORT, Fla. — Hans Hamilton said he just did what anyone with humanity would do.

While driving near Walt Disney World on Monday, Hamilton noticed a car smashed into a guardrail. Next to it, a man later identified as Daniel Coman was on the ground by the highway.

“I’m like, ‘This person’s dead,’” Hamilton said.

As soon as he opened his car door, Coman was up and off his feet. Dashcam video from Hamilton’s car shows Coman running to the hood of the car and kicking the windshield. Moments later, dashcam video caught Coman beating Hamilton on the ground. He thought Coman was trying to kill him.

“He’s a monster. That’s the only word to describe him,” Hamilton said.

Somehow, Hamilton managed to hit Coman in the neck area in an effort to disarm him. The rest of what happened remains blurry, he said. Broken ribs, a brain bleed, and black and blue marks became a result of the attack.

Speaking four days later from his Davenport home, Hamilton said there is still pain from the physical injuries. The mental impact is an up-and-down journey, but support from strangers and the community has been healing.

“They don’t understand the impact that it has for me personally because, again, they don’t know me, but like me, they’re kind, and they do care and that’s refreshing,” Hamilton said.

After arriving on scene, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said it took multiple deputies, including assistance from Hamilton and another person at one point, to properly control and detain Coman. Coman also became aggressive and physical against law enforcement, according to an arrest affidavit.

Coman faces multiple charges including battery on a law enforcement officer, criminal mischief and resisting an officer with violence, all of which are felonies. His battery charge is a first-degree misdemeanor, according to Orange County court records.

Hamilton said the attacks to him and his car have cost him thousands of dollars so far. A GoFundMe has been set up to help support with expenses.

In the end, Hamilton believes Coman should be held accountable—not only for the assault he experienced, but to ensure another person isn’t harmed. While he hopes sharing his story and the videos can help save lives by encouraging others to be cautious, he also hopes people aren’t discouraged from helping others.

“Think twice, but please, please don’t lose your humanity,” Hamilton said. “We need more of the reaching out to each other and helping each other.”