Child Pornography Arrest Made In Joliet By IL State Police

JOLIET, IL — The Illinois State Police announced the arrest Nicholas Sakalas, a 38-year-old man from Joliet, on charges of possessing child pornography.

Following an extensive investigation, ISP Investigators executed a search warrant in the 1000 block of Chovan Drive in Joliet, the Illinois State Police announced on Friday. Files containing child pornography were located on an electronic device belonging to Sakalas, authorities said.

Sakalas is currently being held at the Will County Adult Detention Facility pending a bond hearing. The investigation remains open and ongoing. No further information will be disseminated at this time, police said.