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Police: Ex-Crystal Lake schools choir director charged with battery

A former Crystal Lake schools staff member is accused of battery and providing alcohol to former Crystal Lake Central High School students.

Arrest warrants were issued Tuesday for Justin Hubly, 35, of the 700 block of Point Drive, Crystal Lake, according to a news release from Crystal Lake police. Hubly was charged with two counts of battery and one count of unlawful delivery of liquor to a minor. No further details were provided.

Two victims have been identified, Deputy Chief Tom Kotlowski said. He declined to say how many former students may have been involved. "As we talk with one, another name comes up."

Police say their investigation began in October when a Crystal Lake High School District 155 staff member reported a staff member may have provided alcoholic beverages to and engaged in sexual activities with former students in his house.

Hubly had been director of choirs at the high school since 2004, according to the Crystal Lake Central Choirs website. Kotlowski said Hubly was a staff member at the time of the episode. School board meeting minutes show the District 155 board accepted his resignation during a special meeting Nov. 8.

Hubly was arrested Wednesday, and released after posting a $10,000 bond. He has a Dec. 27 court date.

Police say their investigation continues, and additional charges are being considered.

"We are being very thorough to ensure that if there was some sort of criminal activity that occurred, we hold people accountable for that," Kotlowski said.

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