Baker City Contractor Arrested, Facing Dozens of Sex Abuse Charges

Baker City contractor arrested, facing dozens of sex abuse charges

Eric Vincent Swanlund faces dozens of felony charges for alleged child sexual abuse in Baker City. Investigators said there could be more victims.

Baker City contractor arrested on child sexual abuse charges

BAKER CITY – (Press Release from the Baker County Sheriff’s Office) In March 2026, the Baker County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation after receiving a report of child sexual abuse involving Eric Vincent Swanlund, 43 yoa, of Baker City. Swanlund, a local contractor, was involved in a number of volunteer organizations in Baker County. During the investigation, it was discovered the sexual abuse had been ongoing for a period of nearly two ye…