Lake County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a man after he allegedly attempted to solicit a seven-year-old relative and showed her pornography during a Labor Day party in unincorporated Mundelein.
On Monday, September 2, 2024, Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies took a report that Benedicto M. Aviles, 60, of the 15300 block of West Apple Orchard Lane, unincorporated Lincolnshire, tried having a seven-year-old relative perform a sexual act on him.
Lake County Sheriff’s Detectives began an investigation, working closely with the Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center. Lake County Sheriff’s detectives determined that while at a Labor Day Party, Aviles offered to take a seven-year-old relative swimming. Instead of going in the pool, Aviles began showing the child videos of pornography. He then allegedly pulled his pants down, and attempted to convince the child to perform sexual acts that were shown in the video. Fortunately, the child’s mother called for her, as she did not see her in the swimming pool. This interrupted Aviles from his plan.
The girl disclosed to her mother what occurred after Aviles left, and the family immediately made a report of the incident.
Lake County Sheriff’s detectives attempted to locate Aviles several times, but he was not at his home, he was staying elsewhere. On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, sheriff’s detectives located Aviles and arrested him.
After reviewing the facts and circumstances of the case, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office approved the charges against Aviles:
Indecent solicitation of a child
Attempt predatory sexual assault of a child
Additional charges are possible.
The state’s attorney’s office filed a petition to detain Aviles in jail pending trial.
This morning, a Lake County Judge ordered Aviles held for a detention hearing on September 12, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. Aviles remains held in the Lake County Jail.
“No child should ever endure the trauma of victimization, especially at the hands of a trusted adult. The Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center plays a crucial role in supporting children impacted by sexual abuse and other crimes. With a full-time sheriff’s detective dedicated to the center, we are fully committed to this important partnership, ensuring that every effort is made to protect and provide the best possible resources to the children of Lake County.”
— Sheriff John D. Idleburg
All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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