Ilwaco Fire Chief Was In Court On Child Sex Abuse Charges

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Court records name Jefferey Scott Archer, who is listed as a fire chief and paramedic with the Ilwaco Fire Department.

Pacific County officials say the Ilwaco fire chief was in court yesterday following his arrest on several child sex abuse charges. Court records name Jefferey Scott Archer, who is listed as a fire chief and paramedic with the Ilwaco Fire Department. Deputies say the allegations include child molestation and rape of a child. City council members reacted publicly, calling the accusations shocking and deeply troubling. The investigation is ongoing.

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Ilwaco Fire Chief Was In Court On Child Sex Abuse Charges

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