Ogle County State's Attorney Mike Rock announced in press release that on March 15, Rocky Lara, 25, of Mississippi, was sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after a sentencing hearing held by the Honorable Judge John C. Redington for predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.
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OREGON — Ogle County State's Attorney Mike Rock announced in press release that on March 15, Rocky Lara, 25, of Mississippi, was sentenced to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after a sentencing hearing held by the Honorable Judge John C. Redington for predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.
In 2015, the Rochelle Police Department investigated a sexual assault complaint made by a female minor against a male. During the investigation, Lara was developed as a suspect. The case was reviewed by the Ogle County State's Attorney's Office and charges were authorized. The defendant plead guilty on Jan. 12, 2022 and the matter was continued for sentencing.
Predatory criminal sexual assault of a child is a Class X felony with a sentencing range of 6-60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by three years to natural life of mandatory supervised release. The sentence is served at 85% percent. The defendant will have to register as a sex offender for natural life.
