Momence, IL – A 47-year-old Momence man was taken into custody Wednesday after allegedly failing to comply with sex offender registration requirements, according to law enforcement.
According to the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 West, Carlos Luca was arrested following a separate investigation at his residence. Officials said Luca refused to speak with special agents, prompting officers to obtain a search warrant and subsequently arrest him.
Authorities allege Luca was required to register for life on the Child Sex Offender Registry due to a prior conviction for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of a Victim under the Age of 16. He was considered non-compliant after failing to update his registration and was transported to the Kankakee County Jail for processing.
The arrest occurred Wednesday as ISP agents attempted to contact Luca at his home. ISP noted the importance of maintaining up-to-date registration records to protect public safety and ensure community awareness.
The ISP also urged the public to report the whereabouts of non-compliant sex offenders and offers resources for reporting child exploitation through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Cyber Tipline at www.cybertipline.com. Additional safety resources can be found at https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/onlinesafe and https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/csam-resources.
ISP emphasized that the charge is not evidence of guilt. Luca is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
This article was produced by a journalist and may include AI-assisted input. All content is reviewed for accuracy and fairness.
Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for more relevant news stories and SUPPORT LOCAL INDEPENDENT NEWS! Have a tip? Message us!
