A KOIN report has claimed that new sex abuse charges have been filed against the man accused of attacking a jogger in Vancouver’s Ellsworth Springs neighborhood in October 2025. At present, that claim has not been corroborated by official records or confirmed by the Vancouver Police Department or the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

The suspect, identified publicly as 22‑year‑old Nathan Howard Allen, was originally arrested on December 2, 2025, for alleged crimes including indecent liberties and unlawful imprisonment. Police also referred charges of fourth‑degree assault and two counts of indecent exposure. Those charges were confirmed in the Vancouver Police Department’s official release.Vancouver Police Department announcement

As of February 13, 2026, no court filings or official statements indicating updated or additional sex abuse charges are visible on public record. Independent local outlets such as ClarkCountyToday.com and KPTV have continued to list only the original charges. The alleged new charges reported by KOIN have not yet been verified by any official or public source.

Editor’s note: This story remains pending further verification. Columbia Countercurrent will update this report if court records or official statements confirm the existence of additional charges in this case.

Why this matters: Crimes involving sexual violence warrant careful, verified coverage to avoid spreading misinformation or retraumatizing victims. Public accountability requires that criminal accusations be reported with precision, relying on records and official statements rather than unconfirmed claims.