Police Say Man Arrested on Child Abuse May Have Had More Victims

Portland Police want people to take a good look at the man in the picture. His name is Ronald Chandler. He is under arrest, charged with several counts of child sex abuse.

The investigation started earlier this month when police were told by someone - now an adult - that they had been abused by Chandler over a ten-year period.

Police then served a search warrant on Chandler's home on the 14900 block of Southeast Division. They seized several pieces of evidence and took his juvenile children into protective custody.

Detectives say that are concerned that Chandler may have victimized other children and are asking for information from the public. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jeff Myers at 503-823-0595 or jeff.myers@portlandoregon.gov.

The police bureau also lists several resources related to child abuse that victims can use.

If you have information regarding possible child sexual exploitation, report it to the CyberTipline at 1-800-843-5678 or http://www.missingkids.org/cybertipline

The Portland Police Bureau collaborates with government agencies and community organizations that provide access to advocacy services to victims of sexual assaults.

A victim may be accompanied by a sexual assault advocate or other appropriate support person during the reporting process and/or criminal investigation.

Multnomah County Victims' Assistance Program: Provides support during the reporting of sexual assaults and referrals to victim services and resources: 503-988-3270.

Call to Safety (formerly the Portland Women's Crisis Line): Provides access to advocacy services, including confidential peer support, information and referrals to community resources. 24 hour crisis line: 503-235-5333, 1-888-235-5333, or https://calltosafety.org/

Project UNICA (Proyecto UNICA): Provides access to advocacy services for Spanish-speaking survivors of domestic and sexual violence. 24 hour crisis line: 503-232-4448, or 1-888-232-4448.

Additionally, the Portland Police Bureau WomenStrength, GirStrength and BoyStrength programs provide free self-defense classes and personal safety workshops to people around the Portland area.

To learn more information about these programs, call 503-823-0260 or visit http://www.portlandonline.com/police/womenstrength

Photo Multnomah County Sheriff's Office