A 30-year-old Fox River Grove man is behind bars after prosecutors say he spent months using a social media app to pressure two minors into sending explicit photos and videos, while exposing himself on live video chats.
Authorities allege the online conversations stretched over several months and included messages about meeting the teens in person. The man, identified as Dustin J. Dunn, is being held at the Kane County jail as prosecutors move the case forward.
What Prosecutors Say Happened
According to a statement from the Kane County State's Attorney's Office, Dunn is accused of repeatedly communicating with the two alleged victims between September 2025 and January of this year.
Prosecutors say that during those exchanges, he used live video chat to expose himself and encouraged the minors to undress and perform sexual acts on camera. Investigators reportedly recovered videos and photos that prosecutors describe as child sexual abuse material.
The charges listed by the state's attorney's office include soliciting and possessing child sexual abuse material, indecent solicitation of a child, solicitation to meet a child, and sexual exploitation of a child.
Arrest And Current Status
Dunn was arrested, booked into the Kane County jail, and remains held, according to FOX 32 Chicago. His next court date is a pretrial detention hearing scheduled for March 6, 2026.
Why Officials Say Cases Like This Matter
Law enforcement at every level treats cases involving online enticement of minors and child sexual abuse material as a top priority. The U.S. Department of Justice's Project Safe Childhood brings together U.S. Attorneys' Offices, Internet Crimes Against Children task forces, and federal partners to investigate and prosecute these crimes.
The FBI and other agencies also publish guidance aimed at parents, caregivers, and schools, urging them to pay attention to kids' online activity and speak up quickly if something feels off. In many cases, investigators say, early reporting can stop ongoing abuse and help identify other potential victims.
How To Report Concerns And Get Help
If you suspect a child is being exploited online, authorities urge you to contact local law enforcement and file a report with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's CyberTipline or call 1-800-THE-LOST.
The Department of Homeland Security's Know2Protect program and the FBI provide additional resources on how to recognize grooming behavior, talk to kids about online safety, and respond if something inappropriate surfaces.
