Mattoon Man Arrested on Weapons, Sexual Assault Charges

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Published on April 20 2020 1:16 pm
Last Updated on April 20 2020 1:16 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

Mattoon city police have arrested 31-year-old Zachary T. Schrock of Mattoon on counts of possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition by a felon, as well as criminal sexual assault.

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Schrock was arrested at 9:19pm Saturday on Marshall Avenue in Mattoon. It's alleged that during a traffic stop about 3am Saturday Schrock fled on foot from officers, after having concealed a firearm in the vehicle in which he's been traveling. 

About 9pm Saturday, Schrock was again stopped in a motor vehicle, and was found to be in possession of ammunition. Schrock is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition due to being a convicted felon.

Schrock was also arrested in a separate investigation, alleging he engaged in sexual conduct with a 16-year-old girl throughout the past four months.

Schrock was taken to Coles County Jail.