Arrest In Sexual Assault Of Villa Park Disabled Man: Police

VILLA PARK, IL – A Lombard man is accused of sexually assaulting a Villa Park man in his care, authorities said Thursday.

The victim had a physical disability as a result of multiple sclerosis, police said. He needs an electric wheelchair for mobility.

Salvador Buenconsejo, 64, a home caretaker, was taken to the DuPage County Jail.

On Jan. 29, Buenconsejo sexually assaulted the man, police said. And on Jan. 5, Buenconsejo is accused of recording the victim's genitals without his knowledge, DuPage County prosecutors said in a news release.

One of the victim's family members became suspicious of Buenconsejo's behavior and alerted authorities, the release said.

On Wednesday, DuPage County Judge Michael Burton issued a $300,000 arrest warrant for Buenconsejo, requiring 10 percent for release, police said. Prosecutors are asking the judge to deny bail, so Buenconsejo is in jail pending a hearing.

Buenconsejo was charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault and unauthorized video recording, both felonies.

"The allegations levied against Mr. Buenconsejo are, in a word, unconscionable," DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in the news release. "Persons with disabilities rely on others for their day-to-day living. They literally entrust their caregivers with their lives. It is alleged that Mr. Buenconsejo betrayed the trust placed in him in the most vile manner conceivable."