Police say they have arrested a male nurse accused of sexually assaulting a female resident while working at an assisted rehabilitation facility in Barrington.
The Barrington Police Department announced Tuesday that they had arrested Olufemi I. Olaifa, 40, of Schaumburg.
The police department received a report on February 22 of a sexual assault at Alden Estates of Barrington, located at 1420 South Barrington Road, according to Barrington Chief of Police David Daigle.
The report involved a 30-year-old female resident of the facility being the victim.
Detectives immediately initiated an investigation and learned that the victim was sexually assaulted by a male nurse who was employed at the facility, Daigle said.
DNA evidence was collected from the victim and submitted to the crime lab for forensic analysis.
Daigle said the results confirmed a DNA match to the suspect, identified as Olaifa.
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office reviewed the investigation and approved one count of criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony, against Olaifa.
Alden Estates of Barrington fully cooperated in the investigation, Daigle said.
Olaifa was taken into custody and is set to appear for a detention hearing at the Rolling Meadows Courthouse on Wednesday.
Alden Estates of Barrington offers short-term rehabilitation, transitional care and post-acute services, including for those who need therapy after surgery or a hospital stay, according to the company’s website.
It is unclear whether Olaifa has been terminated from his employment yet. The company has not released a public statement.