A truck driver arrested last month in Sacramento is now in Elko County Jail where he faces several sex assault-related charges.
Elko County deputies say 40-year-old Subhash Chander frequently drives through the western U.S. as a commercial truck driver, and stays overnight in retail parking lots and travel centers.
Deputies say in March 2025, Chander forced a 16-year-old autistic boy into a public bathroom stall and sexually assaulted the teen.
Last month, Chandler was arrested in Sacramento where deputies say he confessed to the sexual assault.
This past Wednesday, Chander was extradited to the Elko County Jail where he now faces charges of:
* Sexual Assault
* Attempted Sexual Assault
* Kidnapping in the First Degree
* Battery with the Intent to a Commit Sexual Assault
The Elko County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office and considers this an ongoing criminal investigation with no threat to the community.
If you have any information related to this investigation, contact:
* Elko County Sheriff’s Office – Detective Division
* Office: (775) 738-3421 or Non-Emergency Dispatch: (775) 777-7300
