In August of 2022 the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children provided the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office information received from the Internet Crimes Against Children data system pertaining to the possible possession of child pornography by a subscriber. Upon receipt of this information, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office initiated an investigation. The investigation led to the identification of the offender, Justin R. Griletz, and verification of his possession and dissemination of child pornography.
In the early morning hours of Thursday, February 9, 2023, members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division served a search warrant and arrest warrant at 4805 William Street in unincorporated McHenry. Justin R. Griletz was taken into custody as a result of the arrest warrant.
Justin R. Griletz was taken to the McHenry County Jail and was charged with the following:
Arrested
Justin R. Griletz
4805 William Street McHenry, IL
Charges
- Dissemination of Child Pornography (Class X Felony)
- 2 counts of Possession of Child Pornography (Class 2 Felony)
- Possession of Child Pornography (Class 3 Felony)
The investigation is on-going and additional charges are expected.
Bond was set at $300,000 with 10% to apply
Next Court Date/Time: 02/28/23 @ 8:00 AM
The charges against this individual are merely allegations against them. All defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.