Yorkville, IL – A 66-year-old man from Sandwich, Illinois, was arrested Wednesday after allegedly attempting to meet a 16-year-old for sexual purposes during an undercover operation conducted by the Yorkville Police Department.
According to police, the department’s Investigations Division carried out proactive enforcement operations on November 19 targeting the potential solicitation of minors. During the investigation, officers made contact with Donald Baker, who allegedly arranged to meet with an individual he believed to be a 16-year-old juvenile.
Police say Baker traveled to Yorkville, Illinois, where he was confronted by investigators at the predetermined meeting location. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Kendall County Jail.
Baker has been charged with traveling to meet a minor (Class 3 felony), two counts of indecent solicitation of a child (Class 4 felony), and grooming (Class 4 felony). He remains in custody pending a pretrial detention hearing scheduled for Thursday, November 20.
The Yorkville Police Department stated it remains committed to protecting children and pursuing individuals involved in crimes against minors.
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