Cody Fenn Charged With Sexual Assault In Will County

MOKENA, IL - A 22-year-old Mokena man remains in Will County's jail facing several charges of sexual assault. Cody Fenn, who lives in the 11300 block of West 193rd, faces two felony counts of sexual assault, aggravated battery, two counts of criminal sexual abuse, unlawful restraint and one misdemeanor of battery.

Fenn's bond was set at $500,000, meaning he must come up with $50,000 to get out of jail and remain free pending future court appearances at the Will County Courthouse.

According to the criminal complaint, Fenn is accused of committing the sexual assault back on Sept. 1, 2016. Court documents state that he used force or the threat of force during the alleged crimes involving sexual penetration of a teenage girl. Court documents state that Fenn struck her in the face during the commission of the crimes.

Mokena Police Chief Steve Vaccaro told Patch that Fenn's sexual assault charges stemmed from an ongoing investigation that began last year. During the entire time, Fenn was being incarcerated for an unrelated crime, Vaccaro said. Last year, Fenn was charged with DUI involving a hit and run crash that left a 20-year-old man seriously injured at the time.

According to Vaccaro, the alleged sexual assaults involving Fenn occurred at a residence along Wolf Road. At the time, Fenn was 21, and the girl he is accused of raping was 16.

"She came forward immediately after the occurrence," the chief told Patch Wednesday. "This was a known offender, an acquaintance of the victim."

The Will County Public Defender's Office has been appointed to defend Fenn. A preliminary court hearing has been set for Sept. 15.

Booking mugshot via Will County Sheriff's Department