The director of Illinois State University’s School of Teaching and Learning, Alan B. Bates, 52, of Bloomington, is accused of multiple counts sexual assault of a child.
Bates is charged with four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault (Class X felonies), according to a news release from the Bloomington Police Department.
The charges involve one child under the age of 13.
According to the Bloomington police, Bates’ indictment came after a lengthy investigation. A warrant was issued for Bates’ arrest following the indictment, and Bloomington officers located and arrested him without incident.
Bates’ bond was set at $1 million.
PRESS RELEASE
Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault Arrest
Bloomington, IL – On Wednesday, 08/23/23, after a lengthy investigation by the Bloomington Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Alan Bates, was indicted on four counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault.
After being indicted, a warrant was issued for Bates’ arrest. Members of the Bloomington Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit (SCU) located and arrested Bates without incident. Bond was set at $1,000,000/10%.
Arrested: Alan Bates, 52 years old, Bloomington IL.
Anyone with information on this incident should contact Detective C. Maas at 309-434-2534 or cmaas@cityblm.org.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in the court of law.
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