Cristina A. Kersey.

ARCOLA, Ill. (WAND) - The Arcola Police Department arrested a 35-year-old woman on criminal sexual assault charges, after a DCFS worker filed a report regarding the sexual misconduct of a child.  

According to police, DCFS made the report on August 24, and in weeks following officers conducted an investigation regarding the allegations surrounding Cristina A. Kersey. 

Authorities said a forensic interview by a child advocate and the child disclosed sexual misconduct involving Kersey. 

As a result of the investigation, police arrested Kersey on September 8 for criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony. 

Kersey's bond was set at $200,000. 

She is currently being held at the Douglas County Jail.  

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