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Consulted sexual predator from Montgomery in custody with 67 cases of serious criminal sexual abuse – cardinal news

Michael G. Farris, accused of serious sexual abuse and 23 cases of criminal sexual assault (source: public prosecutor's office in the district of Kane County.

Pre -court publication for the Montgomery man, who is accused of sexually attacked minors

Consulted sexual predator from Montgomery in custody with 67 cases of serious criminal sexual abuse – cardinal news
Michael G. Farris, charged with 67 cases of serious criminal sexual abuse and 23 cases of criminal sexual assault (source: public prosecutor's office in the state of Kane County).

The lawyer of the state of Kane County, Jamie L. Mosser and Montgomery boss of the police, Phil Smith, today announced that judge Salvatore Lopiccolo has granted the state's proposal to refuse the pre-judicial release for a male resident of Montgomery, who has sexually adapted several minors due to a period of several minors. Michael G. Farris appeared on Thursday morning, February 27, 2025, in court for the following crimes:

– Criminal sexual assault, class 1 crime (23 counts)

– Serious criminal sexual abuse, class 2 crimes (67 counts)

The Montgomery police took Farris on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in his house in Montgomery without an incident after a thorough investigation. Today, deputy prosecutor Lori Schmidt, executive director of the Child Advocacy Center from Kane County, presented the following facts in court.

Michael G. Farris, between January 20, 2008 and July 30, 2022, sexual penetration and contact with five victims between the ages of 13 and 17, as claimed in the accumulations. After Farris was arrested on Wednesday, there were to have sexually attacked and abused four of these victims. He also admitted to having contact with another five minors and bringing the total number of the well -known victims to 10. Farris was involved with youth organizations, e.g. The charges related to the newly discovered victims have not yet been submitted and the examination has not yet been completed.

People who would like to report an incident or a suspicious situation that may contain sexual abuse of children should contact the Montgomery Police Department under number 331-212-9091 or the investigator of the children's representative of Kane County, Tom Ruzevich, at 630-20-5160.

The next court appointment for Michael G. Farris is set on Friday, March 7, 2025, 9:00 a.m. in the courtroom 319 of the Kane County Judicial Center. According to Illinoi's law, Farris is arrested in the prison of Kane County while his case is pending.

The charges against Farris are not evidence of blame. Farris is considered innocent and is entitled to a fair procedure in which the state's burden is undoubtedly to prove guilt.

– Prosecutor's office of the state of Kane County


“These are deeply worrying allegations, and our thoughts are among the victims and their families if they navigate through the trauma of these events. We take these charges very seriously and fully undertake to ensure that justice is served. If someone has information about this case, we will ask you to report. I would also like to express my sincere appreciation for the Montgomery Police Department for their hardworking and thorough work on this study. Your efforts were crucial for combating this situation, and we will continue to work together to support the victims and pursue justice. “

– Lawyer of the state of Kane County, Jamie L. Mosser,


“The Montgomery Police Department would like to express our concerns and support for the people and families who are affected by Mr. Farris' hideous actions. This is an ongoing investigation, which we will continue to work closely with the state's lawyer to ensure that justice is served. ”

– Montgomery chief of the Phil Smith police

Montgomery, south of Aurora, Illinois, is located in south Kane County and Northern Kendall County.

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