Child abuse, assault charges brought against man

Apparently outraged that his 6-month-old son was leaving, Christopher Joseph Mafnas Salas allegedly threatened to damage a woman's vehicle while holding a hammer.

September 7, 2011Updated: September 7, 2011
KUAM NewsBy KUAM News

by Mindy Aguon

Guam - Apparently outraged that his 6-month-old son was leaving, Christopher Joseph Mafnas Salas allegedly threatened to damage a woman's vehicle while holding a hammer.  According to court documents, Salas allegedly became angry and made the threats in the presence of minors, including his infant son.  

Salas is also accused of striking the woman's car with a diaper bag and then allegedly slapped the woman in the face and dropping the infant to the ground. He was arrested on charges of family violence, child abuse and assault.