Wauconda High School career advisor charged with grooming, solicitation of two students: police
Adam Faulkner is also a College of Lake County staff member.
WAUCONDA, Ill. (WLS) -- A north suburban high school career advisor has been charged with grooming and soliciting two students, police said.
Wauconda police said investigators initially became aware of allegations against College of Lake County staff member 42-year-old Adam C. Faulkner, who provides college and career services at Wauconda High School, on April 16.
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CLC placed Faulkner on leave on the same day, and he has not been on college or high school property since, officials said.
Authorities took Faulkner into custody during a traffic stop for driving on a revoked license on Thursday, just before police and Lake County K9 Enzo executed a search warrant at a home in connection with the case. There, police said, they found evidence that Faulkner groomed and solicited two Wauconda High School students.
Faulkner has been charged with two counts of Solicitation of Child Sexual Abuse Material, two counts of Grooming, and two counts of Indecent Solicitation of a Child.
CLC issued a statement, saying the college will conduct an investigation.
Police urged parents and guardians to speak with their students about any potential interaction with Faulkner and to come forward with any information by contacting the Wauconda Police Department Investigations Division at 847-865-0399.
