A 42-year-old Chicago man is facing a stack of felony charges after sheriff’s police say he tried to sexually assault a woman inside a car in unincorporated Stickney Township. Deputies were called around 3:45 p.m. on June 4 to the 4800 block of South Central Avenue, where they took the man into custody. Authorities say he was found unconscious in the vehicle, with a toddler in the backseat.
According to the Cook County Sheriff's Office, prosecutors with the Cook County State's Attorney charged 42-year-old Adan Castellanos-Rubio on June 5 with criminal sexual abuse, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, aggravated kidnapping and unlawful restraint. The sheriff's post also notes that the state filed misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license and child endangerment after deputies found an open container in the vehicle. Following an initial court appearance, Castellanos-Rubio was ordered held in Cook County Jail, according to the sheriff.
What The Charges Could Mean
Those felony counts can carry long prison terms under Illinois law, with aggravated criminal sexual abuse and aggravated kidnapping among the more serious classifications. The state's Criminal Code outlines the specific offenses and sentencing ranges; more details are available from the Illinois General Assembly.
How Deputies Say The Arrest Unfolded
Sheriff's police say deputies arrived in the 4800 block of South Central Avenue and found Castellanos-Rubio unconscious inside a vehicle, with a toddler seated in the back. They took him into custody and reported locating an open container inside the car. Investigators have not released further information about the alleged victim's condition. The sheriff's office also says Castellanos-Rubio appeared in court at the George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse, where a judge ordered him held in Cook County Jail.
Local Context
Unincorporated Stickney Township is patrolled by the Cook County Sheriff's Police and has seen other violent incidents this year, including an April stabbing in the area. For background on policing and recent cases in the township, see Hoodline's earlier coverage of an April stabbing.
