Yorkville Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Sexually Assaulting Girl

The assaults occurred in his Yorkville home and were investigated by the Kendall County Sheriff's Office.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A 24-year-old Yorkville man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl, starting when she was 9 years old. The assaults took place in his Yorkville home and were investigated by the Kendall County Sheriff's Office, with the victim and her mother testifying.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of child sexual abuse in the community and the importance of thorough investigations and strong sentences to protect vulnerable victims.

The details

According to the Kendall County State's Attorney, the man was convicted of multiple counts of criminal sexual assault against the victim, who was known to him. He must serve the majority of his 12-year sentence and will be required to register as a child sex offender for life.

  • The assaults occurred over a period of time, starting when the victim was 9 years old.

The players

Kendall County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that investigated the case.

Kendall County State's Attorney

The prosecutor's office that handled the case and secured the 12-year prison sentence.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the convicted man out on bail during the appeals process.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing need for vigilance and strong law enforcement action to protect children from sexual predators in the community, as well as the importance of supporting victims and their families through the judicial process.