SAN JOSE, Calif. - Embattled San Jose councilmember Omar Torres was arrested Tuesday on charges related to child sexual abuse. Torres' attorney, Nelson McElmurry, told KTVU that his client had his office submit a resignation letter on Tuesday and that coincidentally, the arrest happened a few hours later.

Authorities in San Jose on Wednesday provided details about new charges against former City Councilmember Omar Torres involving sexual assault of a minor that led to his arrest on Election Day.

The San Jose District 3 City Council seat will officially become vacant on Nov. 27, according to the resignation letter embattled Councilmember Omar Torres submitted to the city following his shocking arrest Tuesday on suspicion of child molestation.

Officers arrested San Jose Council Member Omar Torres on Tuesday as part of an investigation into alleged lewd acts with a child, police said.

A police report alleges the reported victim claimed serial child abuse that continued after Torres turned 18, spurring molestation charges.

Embattled City Council member Omar Torres was arrested on suspicion of child molestation Tuesday, hours after submitted his resignation to the city. The connection to a police investigation into his alleged sexual interest in minors revealed last month was not immediately clear,

San Jose Police Chief Paul Joseph and Mayor Matt Mahan give details on the arrest and investigation into child sex crimes involving City Councilmember Omar Torres.

Story updated Nov. 6 at 9:27 a.m. Original story published Nov. 5 at 4:40 p.m. San Jose police have arrested Councilmember Omar Torres, his attorney confirmed to San José Spotlight. The attorney said on Tuesday that Torres had been “picked up,