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Willowbrook Man Charged in String of Sex Attacks Across DuPage Suburbs, Ordered Detained

Police surveillance led to the arrest, followed by a judge's order for pretrial detention.

Overview

  • Kwame Koranteng, 31, faces one count of attempted criminal sexual assault, two counts of aggravated battery in a public place, two counts of aggravated battery of a person over 60, and one count of criminal sexual abuse.
  • Authorities link separate reports from Downers Grove, Hinsdale, and Darien describing women grabbed from behind in public areas between Nov. 7 and Nov. 14.
  • Officers conducting surveillance on Nov. 14 in Downers Grove say they saw Koranteng grab a grandmother and attempt to wrap his arms around her, then arrested him as he fled to his car.
  • Case filings note two victims over 60, and a Hinsdale victim reported being with a 6‑month‑old when her genitals were touched over her clothing.
  • DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin condemned what he called random sexually motivated attacks, and the next court date is set for Dec. 8.