Therapist Arrested for Alleged Assault on Child

A therapist at the Soar Autism Center in Peoria has been arrested after surveillance footage allegedly shows him kicking a non-verbal five-year-old child in the face—prompting charges of child abuse and aggravated assault. The incident, captured on video and occurring on June 1, reveals Salas, a registered behavioral technician, making the child pick up trash before the alleged attack. Despite claiming it was an accident, staff reported the footage to police, leading to his arrest. The state prosecutor emphasized the gravity of the case, noting Salas’s position of trust and the child’s vulnerability, while the center remains silent on his current employment status. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/049316dd8ec3773e