Coal City, IL – A 46-year-old man was arrested Wednesday afternoon following a police search warrant in the 800 block of East Division Street, according to the Coal City Police Department.
Authorities said Division Street was closed in both directions for about 20 minutes while officers executed the warrant with help from the Grundy County REACT Team.
According to police, David A. Hietschold Jr., 46, was taken into custody after an extensive investigation. He was charged with three counts of Criminal Sexual Assault and one count of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child.
The Coal City Police Department thanked multiple agencies for their assistance, including the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Grundy County State’s Attorney’s Office, Braidwood Police Department, and Wilmington Police Department.
Police described the case as an isolated incident, adding that there is no current threat to the public.
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