Ogle County man faces six counts of sex abuse

Michael Gaston, 67, of Forreston, is currently lodged in the Ogle County jail without bond.
Michael Gaston, 67, of Forreston, is currently lodged in the Ogle County jail without bond.(Forreston Police Department Facebook page)
Published: May. 3, 2023 at 12:07 PM CDT
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FORRESTON, Ill. (WIFR) - A Forreston man faces multiple counts of criminal sexual assault after a months-long investigation.

Michael Gaston, 67, of Forreston, was arrested Tuesday after a report was made in February 2023 about sex abuse involving a minor.

Over the course of the investigation, Gaston was developed as a suspect, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Gaston was booked at the Ogle County jail and later released.