Guilty Plea for Abuse at Group Home | Portland News

A 25-year-old man, Chance Grooms, faces six years and three months in prison for first-degree sexual abuse of a special needs individual under his care at a Monmouth group home. The victim, driven to suicidal thoughts, finally came forward after an adult abuse investigator uncovered the abuse in October 2025 — Grooms had threatened her with police involvement if she didn’t comply. Her delayed reporting stemmed from past experiences where abusers went unpunished. The sentence includes 45 months of supervised probation and mandatory sex offender registration, with no early release options. Her courageous testimony exposed the psychological toll of abuse and the powerlessness victims often feel — a case that underscores the vital role of vigilance and reporting in protecting the vulnerable, and the justice system’s firm stance on holding perpetrators accountable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1b10949174c399da