Police responding to a call of a domestic disturbance arrested a 62-year-old man who they say sexually assaulted a child under the age of 13 in Lakemoor.
The Lakemoor Police Department responded on Tuesday to the 400 block of Elaine Terrace in Lakemoor for a report of a domestic disturbance.
Officers learned during the investigation that Michael J. Pilat, 62, who resides at the home, allegedly sexually assaulted a child under the age of 13, police officials said.
The victim resides in the household with Pilat, police officials said.
A criminal complaint filed in McHenry County Circuit Court said Pilat committed at least two sex acts on the victim on Tuesday.
Officers arrested Pilat at the scene and the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office approved one count of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, a Class X felony.
Pilat, formerly of Wonder Lake, was held at the Lakemoor Police Department and later transported to the McHenry County Jail.
He is scheduled to appear in court Thursday afternoon for an initial appearance hearing.
The state’s attorney’s office has filed a petition to detain him pending trial, calling him a real and present threat to the community.
Police officials say the case remains under investigation by the Lakemoor Police Department, McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office and Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
Anyone with additional information regarding the case is encouraged to contact the Lakemoor Police Department.