Charges have now been formally filed against a Fort Riley–based U.S. Army Military Police noncommissioned officer accused of rape and sexual battery in Geary County, Kansas.
Court records show Staff Sgt. Roland Joseph Dore Jr., 35, was formally charged on Jan. 2, 2026, with one count of rape and one count of sexual battery. The charges stem from an alleged sexual assault reported in Junction City late last month.
Dore was arrested shortly after midnight on Dec. 22, 2025, and booked into the Geary County Detention Facility at approximately 1:17 a.m. He was released later that day after posting a $50,000 surety bond through a commercial bail bond company.
Police and court records indicate the alleged assault occurred at approximately 11:16 p.m. on Dec. 21 within the city limits of Junction City.
A Kansas Standard Offense Report obtained by The Salty Soldier from the Junction City Police Department identifies the victim as a 24-year-old woman, approximately 11 years younger than the accused. The report lists the victim’s weight as 190 pounds. Jail records list Dore’s booking weight as 165 pounds, according to Geary County detention records.
The offense report lists two charges: one count of rape, with circumstances described as “unknown,” and one count of sexual battery. Portions of the report were withheld under Kansas law because the case remains an active criminal investigation.
The criminal complaint filed in district court alleges the rape charge involves nonconsensual sexual intercourse accomplished through force or fear. The sexual battery charge alleges nonconsensual sexual touching with intent to arouse or satisfy sexual desire.
The victim is identified in court records only by initials. Court filings list multiple law enforcement officers, medical personnel, and evidence custodians as potential witnesses in the case.
Court records show Dore was arrested based on probable cause and made his initial court appearance on Dec. 22, 2025. Bond was set at $50,000 cash or surety and was posted the same day.
Records also show Dore has retained private legal counsel, who entered an appearance on his behalf on Jan. 5, 2026.
Dore is scheduled to return to court for a status conference at 10:00 a.m. on Jan. 8, 2026. A status conference is a preliminary hearing used to address the administrative side of a criminal case, including confirming legal representation, reviewing the status of charges and discovery, and setting future court dates. It does not involve testimony and does not determine guilt or innocence.
The case has drawn attention due to Dore’s military role and recent professional recognition.
He is believed to be assigned to Fort Riley and serving as a Military Police staff sergeant. In September 2025, Dore was publicly honored at Fort Leonard Wood after being selected as a recipient of the Regimental Command Sergeant Major James W. Frye Noncommissioned Officer of Excellence Award, one of the highest accolades within the Military Police Corps.
Photographs from the ceremony show Dore posing alongside senior Military Police leadership following the presentation.
Additional images posted on Dore’s social media accounts depict him deployed in Afghanistan wearing relaxed combat attire consistent with Special Forces operating environments. The Army has not publicly released records confirming the specific unit assignment reflected in those images.
Dore’s family also has longstanding ties to the Army’s senior enlisted ranks. His father, Roland Dore Sr., is a retired Army sergeant major who previously served as the G-1 sergeant major for U.S. Army Forces Command, according to publicly available professional records.
The Salty Soldier submitted records requests and requests for comment to the Junction City Police Department and Fort Riley. Police provided limited public records in accordance with Kansas law.
The Army has not issued a public statement addressing Dore’s arrest or confirming whether any administrative or disciplinary action has been taken.
As with all criminal cases, the charges against Dore are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
The case remains active. The Salty Soldier will continue to monitor court filings and official responses as the proceedings move forward.
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