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Wheeling man charged with sexual assault of teen

Wheeling police Thursday charged a 24-year-old resident with the sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in November 2013.

Virgilio Carvajal-Mendoza of the 2800 block of Hintz Road in Wheeling was charged with one count of criminal sexual assault and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

According to police, Carvajal-Mendoza bought alcoholic beverages for the girl. While the two drank them together, the victim became intoxicated and Carvajal-Mendoza then drove her to an apartment complex.

While the victim was in and out of consciousness, Carvajal-Mendoza sexually assaulted her, police said.

Police said the assault was reported in August. Carvajal-Mendoza was arrested and charged on Thursday, when he provided statements to detectives indicating his involvement, police said.

A $225,000 bond was set on Friday. Carvajal-Mendoza's next court appearance is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 at the Cook County Courthouse in Rolling Meadows.

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