Crime & Safety
Romeoville Man Accused of Sexually Abusing Girl He Met Through Plainfield Church: Officials
Bond for 45-year-old Thomas Eskew set at $750,000 Friday.
Thomas Eskew. Credit: Will County Sheriff’s Office.
A Romeoville man is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl he met through a Plainfield church, authorities said Friday.
Thomas Eskew, 45, of the 2000 block of Winchester Trail, is charged with two counts of criminal sexual abuse of a victim between the ages of 13 and 17, and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim between the ages of 13 and 18, according to the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office.
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The criminal complaint against Eskew alleges that he “held a position of trust, authority and supervision” over the girl.
State’s attorney’s office spokesman Chuck Pelkie said the charges stem from two alleged incidents, on Nov. 10 and Nov. 16.
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Authorities said Eskew became acquainted with the girl through a Plainfield church.
Eskew appeared in Will County court, where his bond was set at $750,000, according to jail records.
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