Registered Sex Offender Charged in Humboldt Park Rape, Subway Groping

Arthur White accused of dragging woman into alley, sexually assaulting her, and groping another woman at a restaurant a week later

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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A 40-year-old registered sex offender has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a Humboldt Park alley and groping another woman at a Subway restaurant a week later. Prosecutors say Arthur White dragged the first victim into an alley, sexually assaulted her as she begged him to stop, and then fled. Days later, he allegedly groped a young woman inside a Subway, prompting her to pull a knife in self-defense.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges of monitoring and supervising registered sex offenders, as well as the ongoing threat of sexual violence in urban neighborhoods. It raises questions about the effectiveness of the sex offender registry system and whether more can be done to protect the public from repeat offenders.

The details

According to prosecutors, on January 12, the 29-year-old victim had just taken the bus home from work when White approached her, asked if she needed help, and then dragged her into a nearby alley, shoving her into garbage cans. The woman screamed for help and tried to escape, but White allegedly struck her in the head and sexually assaulted her as she pleaded with him to stop. Afterward, he told her to walk away in the opposite direction as he fled. Police later recovered surveillance video that captured the entire attack. A week later, White allegedly groped a young woman inside a Subway restaurant, prompting her to pull a knife in self-defense. Detectives recognized White from the earlier assault and arrested him.

  • On January 12, 2026, the alleged sexual assault in the Humboldt Park alley occurred around 6:30 p.m.
  • One week after the alley assault, on January 19, 2026, the alleged groping incident at the Subway restaurant took place.

The players

Arthur White

A 40-year-old registered sex offender who is accused of dragging a woman into a Humboldt Park alley and sexually assaulting her, as well as groping another woman at a Subway restaurant a week later.

29-year-old victim

The woman who was allegedly dragged into the alley and sexually assaulted by Arthur White on January 12, 2026.

Young woman

The woman who was allegedly groped by Arthur White inside a Subway restaurant on January 19, 2026, and who pulled a knife in self-defense.

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What they’re saying

“We must do more to protect the public from repeat sex offenders who continue to commit violent crimes.”

— Judge Ankur Srivastava, Presiding Judge

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Arthur White out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of monitoring and supervising registered sex offenders, as well as the need for stronger measures to protect the public from repeat offenders who continue to commit violent crimes even after serving time.