The investigation began approximately two weeks ago when a police department undercover investigator, posing as a 16 year old girl, met Cook on the internet. On-line conversations with Cook turned to the subject of sex. Though many discussions with Cook took place over the last two weeks, arrangements to meet with Cook were made within the last 24 hours. The investigator, posing as the young girl, agreed to meet with Cook today in the downtown area of Round Lake. At approximately 12 noon yesterday, Cook arrived at the arranged location intending to meet a 16 year old girl for the purposes of engaging in sex. Cook was identified and taken into custody by police investigators.
Following Cook'’s arrest, police investigators executed a consented search of his home in Harvard, Illinois. A computer and related equipment were recovered and are currently being held for further forensic investigation. Cook is an Army recruiter stationed at the State of Illinois Military Affairs Department, in Woodstock, IL.
MY COMMENTS: I am very proud of our Police department they have come a very long way in the last year under the leadership of Chief Metaxa. What we are seeing is an emerging professional proactive organization. This arrest highlights the changes the department has undergone in the last year.
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