Teens charged with raping girl at Naperville Walgreens store
Two teenagers are accused of sexually assaulting an acquaintance in the restroom of a Walgreens store in Naperville, with one of them apparently filming the incident, officials said.
James Patterson, 17, and a 15-year-old juvenile, both of Lisle, are accused of going to the restroom at the store at 713 E. Ogden Ave. around 3:05 p.m. Sunday after the victim entered, according to a news release from the Naperville Police Department and the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Patterson allegedly slammed the victim against the wall of a stall and pulled down his pants, but she told him to stop and was allowed to pull up his pants, according to the release.
Police say Patterson then slammed her against a wall, pulled down her pants again and punched her, causing her to fall to the ground, according to the release. He then punched her several times before sexually assaulting her, according to the release.
The 15-year-old is accused of recording the rape on video before sexually assaulting the victim, according to the release.
Following the attack, the victim alerted store employees and the defendants fled on foot. They were taken into custody by police a short time later, and Patterson was allegedly found in possession of the victim’s cell phone, according to the release.
Patterson, charged as an adult due to the nature of the case, faces four counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, a Class His next court appearance is scheduled for February 2.
The younger teen was charged with three counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, four counts of child sex material and one count of criminal sexual assault, all felonies. He is being held in the county juvenile detention center until his next court hearing on January 27.
“Our thoughts remain with the survivor of this horrific crime,” Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres said in the release. “Sexual assault is a violent and dehumanizing act, and this department has zero tolerance for such behavior. I am disgusted by what happened and we will continue to support the victim with compassion and respect as the case moves forward.”
State’s Attorney Robert Berlin concurred, saying in the release: “The physical and emotional pain that has allegedly been inflicted on this young woman is unimaginable and it is my sincere hope that she and her family receive the care they need to help them through this difficult time. I commend the survivor in this case for her courage and strength in bringing this matter to our attention.”
