Masturbation In Channahon Leads To Criminal Charges: Complaint

CHANNAHON, IL — A 32-year-old man who lives outside Will County now faces charges of public indecency in connection with an incident of masturbation at a state park in Channahon earlier this month, according to prosecutors.

Will County Judge Sarah Jones issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Palos Park resident Adam Hollis, who lives in the 12300 block of South 91st Avenue, according to court records.

According to the criminal complaint, Hollis "engaged in a lewd exposure of the body, namely masturbation, with the intent to arouse or to satisfy the sexual desire of Adam J. Hollis."

Channahon Deputy Police Chief Adam Bogart told Patch that police officers were called to the Channahon State Park around 6:30 p.m. on July 8 "for a man who was masturbating in the public park." Officers observed Hollis' behavior and took him custody, however, officers determined that Hollis may be suffering from a psychiatric mental illness, Bogart said.

At that time, officers brought Hollis to an area hospital, Bogart said.

"This is the first time we've had any contact with him," Bogart said Tuesday. "He made mention of a psychiatric condition that he was experiencing."

As of Tuesday, the bench warrant for Hollis' arrest remained active.