On Tuesday, May 16th, Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) arrested 34-year-old Nicholas D. Degroot of Rock Falls, IL, on seven counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse (Class 2 Felony).
DCI Zone 2 Major Crimes Unit worked in conjunction with the Sterling Police Department during the investigation. A consensual interview of Degroot was conducted where he confessed to a relationship with a 15-year-old victim. A simultaneous arrest and search warrant were executed. Degroot was arrested on the above charges with a bond of $50,000, 10% to apply. Degroot was housed at the Whiteside County Jail.
No further information will be disseminated at this time. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
