TEUTOPOLIS, Ill. (WAND) - A Teutopolis man has been arrested, accused of sexually assaulting a child.Â
Jeffery R. Esker, 34, was arrested on a warrant on Dec. 5. The warrant stems from accusations reported within Effingham County and investigated by the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office.
The warrant, issued Dec. 5 in the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court, charges Esker with two counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child (victim under 13 years of age), both classified as Class X felonies.
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The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges may be filed, officials said.Â
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Esker has a court appearance scheduled for Dec. 11.
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