Crime & Safety
Wheaton Man Charged With Sex Assault, Unauthorized Videotaping
Matthew Tumbarello, 19, of the 200 block of Illinois Street, was charged in connection with multiple incidents.

WHEATON, IL — A Wheaton man has been charged with criminal sexual assault and unauthorized videotaping, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office. Matthew Tumbarello, 19, of the 200 block of Illinois Street, was charged with criminal sexual assault, felony and misdemeanor unauthorized videotaping and eavesdropping.
Police say Tumbarello filmed at least three women in sexual situations in which they were unable to consent.
DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in a statement, "The allegations that Mr. Tumbarello took advantage of several women who were unable to consent and secretly videotaped the sexual assaults are beyond disturbing and will be met with the full force of the law."
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Tumbarello was arrested during a traffic stop in Chicago, police say. He was being held in DuPage County Jail on $20,000 bond and is set to appear in court again Aug. 25.
Anyone with information about Tumbarello is urged to call Lieutenant Cooley with the Wheaton Police Department at 630-260-2077.
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