ROSEBURG, Ore. — A 39-year-old Roseburg man is facing multiple charges after allegedly defrauding St. Joseph’s Catholic Church out of nearly $3,000. The suspect, identified as Bryan Charles Zivanovic, was arrested following an investigation into a series of fraudulent checks cashed at Oregon Community Credit Union.
The investigation, initiated on January 15 at the request of a church staff member, revealed that several checks, totaling $2,944.56, had been cashed between December 26, 2024, and January 21, 2025. The checks, which were purportedly drawn from the church’s accounts, were cashed by Zivanovic, according to the Roseburg Police Department.
Zivanovic was arrested on January 25 in connection with an unrelated case, and a subsequent search warrant for his room led to the discovery of further evidence linking him to the fraudulent activity. Authorities reported that during a follow-up interview at the Douglas County Jail, Zivanovic requested legal representation before proceeding with any further questioning.
As a result of the investigation, Zivanovic now faces several serious charges, including first-degree theft, identity theft, computer crime, and multiple counts of forgery. Court documents show that Zivanovic is currently in custody at the Douglas County Jail, with jail records confirming his status as of January 30, 2025.
The case has raised concerns within the local community, as the church has not yet commented publicly on the situation. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming as more information is uncovered.
