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(KRON) — An in-home speech therapist is in custody for allegedly sexually assaulting a toddler during his employment at a San Jose residence, police announced Tuesday. Authorities believe there may be more victims due to his position of trust and the nature of his employment.
Benjamin Amlicke, a 23-year-old San Mateo resident, was employed by the Center for Speech Language, Occupational and Behavior Therapy (CSLOT) based in Fremont, the San Jose Police Department said.
On Jan. 28, a San Jose mother reported to authorities after she reviewed home surveillance footage that Amlicke sexually assaulted her toddler at least once over the course of his employment, SJPD said.
Amlicke was located in San Mateo on Jan. 29 and taken into custody. He was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail for sexual assault of a minor. Bail was set at $200,000, according to jail records.
“Due to the suspect’s position of trust and employment as an in-home speech therapist, [Internet Crimes Against Children] Detectives believe there may be additional victims,” SJPD said.
CSLOT was notified of the investigation and immediately cooperated, according to police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Simonini at 4458@sanjoseca.gov or the tip line at 408-947-STOP.
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Ryan Mense
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