Overview

• Kane County prosecutors charged Bryana E. Phelan, 31, with 15 felony counts of official misconduct.
• Prosecutors say the alleged conduct occurred Nov. 11–15, 2024, at the Phoenix Emerging Adult Career & Education Center in St. Charles.
• Authorities allege she socialized with a male in custody over 17 through repeated phone contact and rides in a state vehicle outside her duties.
• The charging release also accuses her of engaging in sexually explicit communications and attempting sexual acts during phone calls.
• Officials say charges were filed in late August, no defense response was reported, and a court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 18.