Crime & Safety
Sexual Abuse In Louis Mall Parking Lot: Joliet Man, 58, Arrested
Joliet police say the crime happened back in January on the property of the Louis Joliet Mall. Now, a 58-year-old resident is in jail.
JOLIET, IL — A 58-year-old Joliet man from the 100 block of Iowa Avenue was taken away in handcuffs Friday night in connection with allegations he sexually abused a 16-year-old girl in January while in the parking lot of the Louis Joliet Mall.
Juan Castellanos remains incarcerated, facing a $25,000 bail on charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Back on the afternoon of Feb. 7, Joliet police learned of a possible sexual abuse incident that happened in January.
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"Following an investigation into this case, it was believed that Castellanos engaged in sexual conduct with a 16-year-old female in a vehicle in the parking lot of Louis Joliet Mall," Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English announced on Monday morning.
Joliet police believe Castellanos is an acquaintance of the victim’s family.
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Castellanos is scheduled to make a court appearance on Tuesday afternoon in Will County Courtroom 202.
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