San José police say they arrested 23-year-old Benjamin Amlicke this week after a toddler was sexually assaulted at a home in the city late last month. According to investigators, the child’s mother went to the police after reviewing footage from a home surveillance system, triggering a rapid response from specialized detectives. Amlicke was taken into custody and booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail while the investigation continues.
What the police say
In a post from San José Police Media Relations, the department says the assault happened last Wednesday and that Amlicke was arrested the next day after detectives obtained the necessary warrants. The case is being handled by the Internet Crimes Against Children/Child Exploitation Detail (ICAC/CED) task force, which regularly tackles some of the department’s most disturbing digital and child exploitation cases.
SJPD Arrests Suspect for Sexual Assault of a Toddlerhttps://t.co/sUPsuC90jb pic.twitter.com/GV3spxGgtG
— San José Police Media Relations (@SJPD_PIO) February 3, 2026
Investigators say they believe there may be additional victims and are working to identify anyone else who may have been harmed. The department’s post names the suspect as Benjamin Amlicke, 23, and notes that he was booked into county custody following the arrest.
Suspect's ties to a Fremont therapy center
Public provider listings show a Benjamin Amlicke working as a behavior technician at the Fremont-based Center for Speech, Language, Occupational and Behavior Therapy (CSLOT). CSLOT’s website describes the clinic’s early intervention and ABA services, and an NPI directory page lists Benjamin Amlicke at the clinic’s Liberty Street location. Those public records connect the name of the suspect to the Fremont practice while the criminal investigation is still underway.
Investigation, tips, and next steps
ICAC/CED detectives remain in charge of the case and have asked anyone with information to contact Detective Simonini (#4458) or Detective Minten (#4269), according to the San José Police Media Relations post. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can use the P3TIPS mobile app or contact Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers, which works with law enforcement to gather information without identifying callers.
Police say Amlicke is currently being held at the Santa Clara County Main Jail. The county’s custody bureau lists the Main Jail at 150 W. Hedding St. in downtown San Jose.
Legal note
Authorities emphasize that an arrest is not a conviction. Prosecutors with the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office will review the investigative reports and decide whether to file formal charges, what those charges will be, and when the case will appear in court. The San José Police Media Relations post does not list specific charges or a court date at this time.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact investigators through the provided channels so that potential additional victims and evidence can be identified. Hoodline plans to update this report as new official information and public records become available.
