A Sterling Man Faces Serious Charges for Harming a Child and Others

Harley Canas, 26, is in legal trouble again. He's been charged with hurting a 5-year-old child, adding to his already troubling record.

Latest Charges

• Aggravated Domestic Battery
• Endangering a Child

These charges stem from an incident reported in July. Authorities allege that Canas harmed the child between April and July 2023, including an accusation of strangulation.

A History of Violence

This isn't Canas' first encounter with the law. Earlier this year, he was charged with:

• Assaulting a man with a baseball bat (January 2023)
• Hurting an elderly person (August 2022)

Current Status

Canas is currently held in Whiteside County Jail with a court date set for November 3, 2023. The legal system is taking his actions seriously, given the severity of the charges.