Galesburg Man Charged in McDonough County Child Sex Assault Case

43-year-old Jeremy Lee Sholl faces multiple counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and abuse of minors.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A Galesburg man has been charged with multiple counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, and criminal sexual assault following a months-long investigation by the McDonough County Sheriff's Office into allegations of him inappropriately touching, grooming, and molesting juveniles in and outside his household.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of child sexual abuse and the importance of thorough investigations to hold perpetrators accountable. The collaboration between law enforcement agencies and victim support services is crucial to providing justice and resources for survivors.

The details

According to authorities, the investigation led by the McDonough County Sheriff's Office resulted in an arrest warrant for 43-year-old Jeremy Lee Sholl of Galesburg. The warrant includes two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, and two counts of criminal sexual assault. Detectives recovered digital evidence and conducted numerous victim interviews with assistance from the Child Advocacy Center.

  • The investigation has been ongoing for several months.

The players

Jeremy Lee Sholl

A 43-year-old man from Galesburg, Illinois who has been charged with multiple counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, and criminal sexual assault.

McDonough County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that led the investigation into the allegations against Jeremy Lee Sholl and obtained the arrest warrant.

Illinois State Police Zone 4 Investigations

The state police unit that collaborated with the McDonough County Sheriff's Office on the investigation.

McDonough County State's Attorney's Office

The local prosecutor's office that worked with law enforcement on the case.

Child Advocacy Center

The organization that assisted the sheriff's office in conducting victim interviews as part of the investigation.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for Jeremy Lee Sholl at a hearing on February 20th.

The takeaway

This case underscores the critical need for vigilance, thorough investigations, and robust support services to protect children from sexual abuse. The collaboration between law enforcement, prosecutors, and victim advocates is essential to ensuring justice and providing resources for survivors.