PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Transit Police have arrested a man accused of inappropriately touching a 15-year-old girl on a TriMet bus.
MCSO identified the suspect as 33-year-old Jose Thomas Chanmay.
MCSO said a law enforcement member recognized Chanmay after seeing his photo in a Thursday news release from the sheriff's office. A TriMet employee reported Chanmay was riding a bus on Northeast 82nd Avenue. Transit police officers arrested Chanmay near Northeast 82nd and Glisan, according to MCSO.
Chanmay is charged with third-degree sex abuse and harassment. He is currently on parole and had a warrant issued for his arrest on a prior sex abuse charge, MCSO said. He could face more charges as the investigation continues.
Investigators believe there could be more victims and urge them to contact the sheriff's office. Victims can contact the Transit Police Division by calling 503-962-7566, and referencing this case.
