Sex Crimes Detectives Arrest 39-Year-Old for Abusing a Child, Possessing Child Porn

Detectives are concerned that Chandler may have victimized other children.

Ronald Nelson Chandler Photo: Multnomah County Sheriff

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland Police Bureau Sex Crimes Unit detectives arrested a 39-year-old man Wednesday after an investigation into reported child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography.

Ronald Nelson Chandler was arrested on charges of Unlawful Sexual Penetration in the First Degree, Sex Abuse in the First Degree and six counts of Encouraging Child Sex Abuse in the First Degree.

Chandler will be arraigned on Thursday.

The investigation started on August 10, when East Precinct officers responded to a Southeast Portland home on the report of child sex abuse and the possession of child pornography.

The victim (now an adult) reported to police that the incidents occurred over a 10 year period.

On August 18, detectives served a search warrant at Chandler's home in the 14900 block of Southeast Division Street and seized several items of evidence. Chandler's juvenile children were placed into protective custody.

Detectives 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.

If you have information regarding possible child sexual exploitation, report it to the CyberTipline at 1-800-843-5678 or 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 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 www.portlandonline.com/police/womenstrength.