Grand Jury Indicts Oregon Teen Rayden Tanner Coleman on New Charges in ICE Plot Case
A grand jury has indicted 18-year-old Rayden Tanner Coleman on a fresh set of charges, including first-degree attempted domestic violence, significantly escalating the legal case against the St. Helens, Oregon, teenager previously arrested for an alleged plot to assassinate federal agents.
The new indictment, reported by journalist Katie Daviscourt, adds a layer of complexity to a case that has already drawn national attention due to the extreme nature of the alleged conspiracy. Coleman was originally taken into custody on February 4, 2026, after investigators uncovered a plan to kill U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Portland.
Background of the Case
According to court documents filed during his initial arrest, Coleman had devised a meticulous plan to stalk and murder ICE agents. Prosecutors allege that the teenager intended to behead the federal officers and keep their severed heads as “trophies” to display at the Warm Springs Reservation, hoping to incite a wider rebellion.
At the time of his arrest, which occurred during a high-risk traffic stop outside the assisted-living facility where he worked, police discovered significant evidence in Coleman’s vehicle. This included surveillance equipment, tactical axes, military knives, shovels, and materials for manufacturing Molotov cocktails. Investigators also noted that Coleman had been making payments toward an AR-15 rifle.
The initial charges against Coleman included second-degree attempted assault and multiple counts of unlawful manufacture and possession of a destructive device. The new indictment appears to supersede or add to these initial filings.
Domestic Violence Context
The inclusion of “first-degree attempted domestic” charges—likely referring to domestic violence or domestic assault—suggests the scope of Coleman’s alleged crimes may extend beyond the federal targets to individuals within his own household.
The investigation was originally triggered when the parent of one of Coleman’s roommates contacted law enforcement. Reports indicate that Coleman’s roommates had become increasingly alarmed by his radicalization and explicit threats. When they attempted to talk him out of his plans, he allegedly persisted, leading them to warn police. In Oregon law, crimes committed against household members, including roommates, can carry domestic violence enhancements.
Legal Defense and Objections
As the case moves forward, Coleman’s defense team is expected to scrutinize the grand jury’s findings. Standard defense strategies in such cases often involve challenging the intent behind the “attempted” charges, arguing that possessing materials does not constitute a definitive step toward committing the act.
Furthermore, the defense may raise questions regarding Coleman’s mental state and susceptibility to radicalization, potentially arguing that the teenager’s online rhetoric and “manifesto” did not align with a genuine capacity to carry out the violence. Coleman is presumed innocent of all charges until proven guilty in a court of law.
He remains in custody at the Columbia County Jail, with bail previously set at $400,000. It is unclear if the new indictment will result in an increased bail amount or transfer to a different jurisdiction.
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