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Crystal Lake Central Staff Member Arrested In Connection With Sex Crime

Chicago (CBS) -- A Crystal Lake High School faculty member was arrested Friday for using an online service to attempt to have a child perform a sex act, police said.

Matt R. Fralick, 48, of Lake in the Hills, turned himself in at the McHenry Police Department after an investigation into an allegation against him from April 15, 2018.

Matt R. Fralick
(Credit: McHenry Police Department)

After the investigation, including an interview with the victim, a warrant for Fralick's arrest was issued Friday.

Fralick turned himself in, but posted bond and was released.

A spokesperson for District 155 said they don't believe the arrest involves students or other staff members. Fralick has been placed on administrative pending further investigation.

He has been charged with a felony count of grooming and is due in court Feb. 15.

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