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DuPage County probation officer faces sexual misconduct charge

A DuPage County probation officer has been charged with custodial sexual misconduct and official misconduct after authorities said he had inappropriate contact with a female probationer.

Christian Nunez, 32, of the 1600 block of Westminster in Naperville, was being held Friday on $100,000 bond.

Authorities said Nunez served as the victim's probation officer since her release last May from the DuPage County jail.

During that time, authorities said, Nunez began contacting the woman from his personal cellphone. They said he sent the woman naked photos of himself and asked her for naked photos and videos.

On March 11, authorities said, Nunez went to the woman's home and requested and received oral sex.

The woman alerted Lombard police earlier this month.

"The allegations that a government official, who obviously held a position of authority over his victim, would use that position to satisfy his sexual desires is revolting," DuPage State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in a news release. "This alleged breach of the public trust and what is expected of our government employees will not be tolerated and will be met with the full force of the law.

"I would like to emphasize that the allegations against Mr. Nunez are in no way indicative of the outstanding work done by probation department employees day in and day out."

"This was a long, time-consuming investigation that ultimately led to the arrest of a man accused of despicable behavior," Lombard police Chief Roy Newton said.

Nunez's next court appearance is scheduled for June 11 in front of Judge John Kinsella.

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