Joliet, IL – An 18-year-old Joliet man was arrested by Illinois State Police (ISP) for alleged possession of child sexual abuse material. Courtright C. Gleason faces charges for the Class 3 felony offense.
On June 27, ISP agents executed a search warrant at a residence on Taylor Street in Joliet. Investigators gathered evidence and submitted it for forensic analysis. The ISP Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force worked with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to assess the materials. Analysis confirmed child sexual exploitation content.
According to the Illinois State Police, Gleason surrendered on September 12 and was processed on the charges. No further information has been released regarding the case.
ISP offers resources for parents and the public to report online child exploitation. Anonymous tips can be submitted to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at cybertipline.org.
