Lake County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a Lake Zurich man after locating dozens of videos and images of child pornography during a search warrant on Tuesday morning.
Sheriff’s detectives conducted an investigation after receiving a tip that child pornography was being downloaded at a residence in the 0-100 block of Terrace Lane, Lake Zurich. After obtaining enough information, sheriff’s detectives applied for and obtained a search warrant for the home.
On May 7, 2024, sheriff’s detectives, members of the Lake County Sheriff’s Tactical Response Team, and members of the Illinois Attorney General’s Cybercrime Unit conducted the search warrant at the residence. As they searched the home, they located Jared R. Honegger, 24, in his bedroom watching a child pornography video, of a child under the age of 10. Honegger was arrested and transported to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division.
Digital Forensic Examiners with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office conducted an analysis on Honegger’s cellular phone, where they located over 90 images and videos of child pornography, with many of the children being under the age of 13.
After reviewing the facts and circumstances of the case, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office approved five counts of Possession of Child Pornography (Class 2 Felonies) against Honegger.
Honegger remains held in the Lake County Jail pending First Appearance Court this morning. The state’s attorney’s office indicated they will file a petition to detain Honegger in custody while he is awaiting trial.
“The members of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office will always do everything in our power to protect our youth,” stated Sheriff John D. Idleburg. “A group of detectives are concentrating their efforts on tracking down and apprehending predators who lurk in the shadows of the internet, waiting to prey on the most vulnerable. We appreciate the collaboration between the Attorney General’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office and our team of detectives.”
All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
— Lake County Sheriff’s Office
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