A 32-year-old in-home behavioral therapist has been accused of molesting an autistic youngster he was supposed to assist.
Salvador Armando Arriaga pleaded not responsible Thursday to costs of molesting an autistic youngster in Backyard Grove, in keeping with the Orange County District Lawyer’s Workplace in California.
He entered his plea throughout an arraignment on the West Justice Middle in Westminster.
Arriaga faces costs of lewd or lascivious acts on a minor youthful than 14.
He was accused of molesting the boy throughout a September 18 remedy session within the shopper’s bed room, whereas he was employed by Behavioral Well being Works in Anaheim.
In accordance with prosecutors, Arriaga had offered remedy providers to the boy on a number of earlier events.
On the day of the alleged incident, the kid’s father walked in on the boy in a closet along with his pants down, in keeping with prosecutors.
He found his son in that state when he went to examine on him after noticing he couldn’t hear the therapist and youngster speaking.

Salvador Armando Arriaga pleaded not responsible Thursday to costs of molesting an autistic youngster in Backyard Grove, in keeping with the Orange County District Lawyer’s Workplace
When confronted, Arriaga reportedly tried to flee via a bed room window earlier than operating out the entrance door as a substitute.
The daddy instantly contacted police.
Prosecutors allege that Arriaga modified his shirt and returned to the residence whereas officers have been current on the scene.
Arriaga’s protection lawyer, Jacqueline Goodman, acknowledged that her shopper ‘is entitled to a good trial and the presumption of innocence’.
‘We’re completely investigating and can deal with all costs in courtroom, the place info, not prejudicial narratives, ought to prevail,’ Goodman informed Metropolis Information Service, as reported by ABC7.
Arriaga is at the moment being held on $1million bail.Â
He may face a most sentence of 25 years to life in jail if convicted.

The Backyard Grove Police Division is asking anybody with further details about Arriaga or potential further victims to contact Detective Sindy Orozco at 714-741-5872 or sindyo@ggcity.org
The Backyard Grove Police Division is asking anybody with further details about Arriaga or potential further victims to contact Detective Sindy Orozco at 714-741-5872 or sindyo@ggcity.org.
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