South Bay Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA — A sexual assault suspect who police believe may be tied to similar incidents was arrested in the St. James Park area of San Jose, police said.

Bashir Tacuma, 41, was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and booked into the Santa Clara County Jail, police said.

Police said Tacuma is known to frequent the downtown area of San Jose.

“Detectives assigned to the case conducted follow-up that led them to believe there may be additional victims,” San Jose police Officer Steven Aponte said in a news release.

Anyone with information about this case, or other cases involving this suspect, is asked to contact Detectives L. Tindall or B. Wolf of the San Jose Police Department’s Sexual Assault Investigations Unit at 408-277-4102.

Persons wishing to remain anonymous my call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line, (408) 947-STOP (7867). Persons providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect may be eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers.