$1.5M bond for man charged in Orland Park sex assault

September 26, 2011 (ORLAND PARK, Ill.)

The attack happened Friday in a field behind a Home Depot store in suburban Orland Park.

Prosecutors say the victim tried to help 34-year-old Dennis Dodson, who is homeless. She gave him food and money, and sought help to find him a place to live one day before the alleged attack.

Dodson is charged with criminal sexual assault.

The woman was treated at south suburban hospital for her injuries.

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