Chatsworth, IL – A 63-year-old Chatsworth man was taken into custody Tuesday evening following an alleged incident that prompted a multi-agency response in Livingston County.
According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified around 6:22 p.m. Tuesday of an incident at a residence in the 300 block of South 7th Street in Chatsworth. Authorities said deputies, assisted by the Fairbury Police Department, made contact with the individual identified as Bruce E. Sanders.
Officials reported Sanders allegedly received medical attention at OSF Saint James before being taken into custody and transported to the Livingston County Jail. Investigators said the arrest stems from allegations tied to multiple felony charges.
According to the sheriff’s office, Sanders is allegedly facing two counts of child sexual abuse material, classified as a Class 1 felony, along with three counts of allegedly violating the sexual offender registry, a Class 3 felony. He is also accused of one count of alleged grooming, a Class 4 felony. Authorities emphasized that all charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Multiple agencies assisted in the investigation, including Livingston County patrol and detectives, Fairbury Police Department, the Livingston County State’s Attorney’s Office, SELCAS, Chatsworth Fire Department, and VCOM.
Officials have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged offenses or whether further arrests or charges are expected. The investigation remains ongoing.
Residents with information related to the case are encouraged to contact local law enforcement.
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