A 64-year-old Taylorville man was arrested for committing acts of sexual conduct with a person with a disability. According to Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler 64-year-old James Eiskant, who lives on Clay Street, was arrested for aggravated criminal sexual abuse after a woman contacted Chief Wheeler to ask if he would talk to her 19-year-old Grandson who was disabled and leaving the house and visiting a place at all times during the day, when he was asked to stay home while at work or at a safe place that she knows about.
After talking to the subject, Chief Wheeler realized that something was wrong and contacted the detective division to start the investigation. The Community Action Team conducted a search warrant on a house on Clay Street in Taylorville arresting Eiskant for aggravated criminal sexual abuse and committing acts of sexual conduct with a person with a disability.
Eiskant was a registered sex offender for an incident several years ago, which had previously expired. Taylorville Police thanked Christian County States Attorney John McWard, who helped assist the department and officially charged Eiskant. More charges are expected to be filed.
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