TAYLORVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - Two Taylorville men are behind bars after being arrested for two separate sexual assaults, one involving a child.

Taylorville police said 71-year-old Kyle Parks was arrested in connection with a reported sexual assault.

Police said they were helped by the Christian County State's Attorney's Office in the process.

A second Taylorville man, 37-year-old Bradley Martin, was arrested for predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.

This happened after a joint investigation with the Stonington Police Department.

Taylorville police added that Martin is a registered sex offender who recently registered in Taylorville.

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