Veronica M. Reyes, 41, of Barrington, (inset) is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy on multiple occasions while holding a position of supervision over him in February and March. | Background Photo: Nick Rusin; Inset: Provided
By Sam Borcia | Lake & McHenry County Scanner
A 41-year-old woman is in custody on charges alleging that she repeatedly sexually assaulted a teenage boy while holding a position of trust or authority over the child, police said.
The Barrington Police Department received a report from another agency on June 8 regarding a child sexual assault that occurred in Barrington.
Barrington Chief of Police David Daigle said the case was transferred to his department and an investigation began.
Daigle said the report involved allegations of sexual contact between a 16-year-old boy and Veronica M. Reyes, 41, of Barrington.
Detectives learned that the alleged sexual assaults occurred on multiple occasions on separate dates, Daigle said.
The victim and Reyes knew each other, Daigle added.
The Barrington Police Department said they worked closely with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office Specialized Victims Unit.
Report continues here.
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