Crime & Safety

23-Year-Old Jailed For Sexually Abusing 15-Year-Old: Cops

The girl's father reportedly alerted police to the sexual abuse allegedly perpetrated by the 23-year-old man.

BRAIDWOOD, IL —A 23-year-old man was jailed for sexually abusing a teenage girl, police said.

Daniel Drew of Braidwood was charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse and booked into the Will County jail.

Last week, the father of a 15-year-old girl reportedly complained to the police about Drew sexually abusing his daughter.

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Detectives launched a five-day investigation that culminated with Drew’s arrest, said Braidwood Police Chief Nick Ficarello.

Drew was taken into custody Wednesday.

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The Will County State’s Attorney is continuing the investigation, police said.


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