A New Lenox resident accused of fondling his students at Bremen High School returned to court Thursday, but the trial was continued. Ross Larson, 26, of the block of Western Avenue in New Lenox, was charged in January with indecent solicitation and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Larson was a subsitute teacher and boys basketball coach at in Midlothian and was charged in January Despite the time lapse, the case remains in pretrial status, according to Andy Conklin, spokesman for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.
Larson arrived to court surrounded by his family and defense attorney Tom O'Brien, whose practice is based in Mokena. The reason for the continuance was not made public. O'Brien declined to comment about the case. The victims in the case told officials that several incidents occurred between October and December of , according to Andy Conklin, spokesperson for the Cook County State's Attorney. The year-old victim claims she met Larson at a school football game, Conklin said.
The two began exchanging Facebook and text messages, and eventually they shared nude photos, police said. In November , the victim claimed that Larson had "kept her after class to clean up equipment," Conklin said. In another incident, police say Larson posed the idea of having sex at the same time with the year-old as well as the year-old. Conklin said Larson sent nude photos to the year-old, who then notified Bremen High School personnel.
Join the conversation. Like Oak Forest Patch on Facebook and sign up for the breaking news alerts! Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox.
Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Police say he involved with minors at Bremen High School, where he was a substitute teacher and basketball coach. Ann Piasecki , Patch Staff. Find out what's happening in Oak Forest for free with the latest updates from Patch. The charges were filed in connection with incidents involving three girls, ages 16, 17 and Community Corner 13h. Sports 1d.
