From the State’s Attorney:
CRYSTAL LAKE MAN SENTENCED TO 16 YEARS IN PRISON FOR YEARS-LONG SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that on October 14, 2026, Luis Alfredo Iglesias-Silva, 40, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, was sentenced to 16 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child, a Class X felony.
The sentence was imposed by the Honorable Judge Mark R. Gerhardt following a negotiated plea agreement.
The conviction stems from allegations of sexual abuse spanning several years.
In July 2025, the victim, accompanied by the child’s mother, courageously came forward to the Crystal Lake Police Department to report the abuse.
Following the initial report, the child participated in a victim-sensitive forensic interview at the Child Advocacy Center, where the child disclosed details of the abuse endured over the years.
Throughout the prosecution, the young victim demonstrated extraordinary courage and resilience, working closely with the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office as the case progressed.
The victim’s involvement and input were important considerations in reaching a negotiated resolution that held Iglesias-Silva accountable while sparing the child the additional trauma of testifying at trial.
Under the terms of the negotiated plea, Iglesias-Silva was sentenced to 16 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Pursuant to Illinois’ Truth-in-Sentencing law, he must serve at least 85 percent of his prison sentence.
Upon his release, Iglesias-Silva will be subject to a mandatory supervised release period of three years to natural life.
He will also be required to register as a sex offender for the remainder of his life.
State’s Attorney Freese stated: “The courage of this young victim is extraordinary.
“After enduring years of abuse, this child found the strength to come forward and help bring the offender to justice.
“No sentence can erase that trauma, but today’s outcome delivers accountability and sends a clear message: those who prey on children will be held responsible for their actions.”
State’s Attorney Freese commended the Crystal Lake Police Department, particularly Detective Harvat, for his diligent investigation and commitment to seeking justice for the victim.
She also expressed appreciation to the Child Advocacy Center for providing a safe, supportive environment for the child to disclose the abuse and for the critical services it provides to vulnerable children throughout McHenry County.
This case was successfully prosecuted by Assistant State’s Attorney Elizabeth Vonau.
