Illinois State Police have arrested Dennis Carey, 56, of Milan, on charges including four counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse and four counts of Production of Child Pornography. On February 18, 2026, Special Agents executed warrants at Carey’s home on 53rd Avenue West and his workplace, gathering electronic evidence during the search. Carey is being held at the Rock Island County Jail. Authorities from the Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office, Moline Police, and the FBI assisted in the investigation. A petition to deny pretrial release was filed by the state, and the petition hearing was continued to today, February 20th, at 1 PM.
The Illinois State Police are highlighting important resources to help protect children from online crimes and support survivors of abuse. Anyone can anonymously report suspected child sexual abuse material through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s cyber tip line at www.cybertipline.com. Parents seeking to keep their kids safer online can access tips and tools at the Illinois Attorney General’s website: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/onlinesafe. Survivors of abuse can find help and guidance at missingkids.org/gethelpnow/csam-resources. Authorities stress the importance of community vigilance and using these platforms to make a difference in safeguarding children across the state.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.