Rockton man accused of having, sharing child sexual abuse material

ROCKTON, Ill. (Rockford News First) - A Rockton man faces a dozen charges following an investigation into child sexual abuse materials being shared.

Jason Bottensak, 51, is charged with five counts of possession of child sexual abuse material, five counts of dissemination of child sexual abuse material and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon without a FOID.

The Rockton Police Department reports its investigation began in September. On Oct. 21, officers, along with investigators with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, got a warrant to search Bottensak’s home in the 900 block of Armstrong Avenue. Police said child sexual abuse materials were found during the search.

Bottensak was booked in the Winnebago County Jail and is expected to appear in court later Thursday afternoon.