Registered sexual offender in Antioch Township arrested for sexually assaulting 2 children
Michael R. Olofson, 50
ANTIOCH, Ill. - A registered sexual offender in Antioch Township was arrested on Friday for sexually assaulting two children several years ago.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office said in a press release that a report was made in December 2020 regarding a sexual offense, which occurred several years ago when the victims were between the ages of four and 12 years old.
An investigation determined that several acts of sexual assault occurred more than 10 years ago at a residence in Antioch Township.
Michael R. Olofson, 50, was arrested on Friday and charged with two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
The victims were related to Olofson and he committed numerous acts of sexual assault on the victims over the duration of more than a year.
Olofson is a registered sexual offender due to a previous conviction for possessing child pornography.
He remains held in the Lake County Jail on $100,000.00 bail.
He is next due in court on Feb. 23.
Sheriff John D. Idleburg said, "As with all victims of abuse, the victims in this case had a lot of courage to come forward and discuss the abuse they endured for years. I want every victim of sexual assault to know we are always here for you. We will always be your advocate and will always do everything we can for you."