Illinois State Trooper Charged with Criminal Sexual Assault
An Illinois State Police trooper, Douglass Lee, 54, has been charged with criminal sexual assault in Tinley Park. The alleged incident occurred early Sunday, and police have not released further details. Lee, employed with the State Police since 2004, is…
Chicago, IL, August 3, 2026 —
Douglass Lee, a 54-year-old Illinois State Police trooper, has been charged with criminal sexual assault in Tinley Park. The alleged incident reportedly took place early Sunday morning. Details surrounding the event have not yet been released by law enforcement officials.
Lee has been a member of the Illinois State Police since 2004. Following the charges, he has been placed on administrative leave. The Illinois State Police have not provided further comment on the ongoing investigation.
Further information regarding the circumstances of the alleged assault and the timeline of the investigation is expected to be released as it becomes available.
Story summarized from the original created by Cindy Hernandez on chicago.suntimes.com, see more information here.
