Sheriff's deputy accused of sneaking into bedroom of girlfriend's teen daughter and sexually assaulting her
A veteran sheriff's deputy in Lake County, Illinois was reportedly charged with sexually assaulting two children, including his girlfriend's teenage daughter, according to authorities. The 43-year-old deputy, identified as Luke Hatzipetros, has been accused of inappropriately touching the 14-year-old three separate times on December 13.
According to Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney Brandon Stark, the incident occurred inside the teenager's bedroom while she along two younger siblings were sleeping, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
The veteran allegedly returned to the girl's bedroom the next day and attempted to sexually assault her the fourth time. The incident came to light when the victim told a friend and a relative about what had happened, which prompted her family member to notify the authorities.