Ottawa, Illinois – A Colona man was arrested in LaSalle County after an investigation into alleged child sex abuse material, prompting felony charges and continued detention.
According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, investigators arrested 34-year-old Jackson Yeager of Colona, Illinois, on Friday following an investigation that began after a report from a rural Marseilles-area residence.
Authorities said Yeager allegedly faces five counts of Child Sex Abuse Material, classified as Class X felonies, and five counts of Unlawful Videotaped Recording, classified as Class 3 felonies under Illinois law.
Sheriff Adam Diss stated the investigation was launched after a report indicated a hidden camera was discovered inside the home. Investigators determined Yeager was known to the family, and officials described the incident as isolated.
Yeager was taken into custody and transported to the LaSalle County Jail, where he was held pending a detention hearing. During a Monday detention hearing, a judge ordered Yeager to remain in custody at this time, according to the sheriff’s office.
The LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the investigation received assistance from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office Forensic Unit, which helped analyze evidence connected to the case.
No additional suspects have been announced, and investigators have not released further details about the duration of the alleged activity or whether additional charges may be filed.
Yeager is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Cases involving unlawful recording and child exploitation can carry lengthy prison sentences upon conviction and often involve digital forensic review, a process that can extend investigations for months.
This case may be of particular relevance to families and residents in rural areas, where authorities encourage reporting suspicious activity inside private residences.
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