Lawrenceville man Charles Smith arrested in Illinois on molestation charges
A Lawrenceville salesman faces charges in Illinois after he allegedly molested two girls and a woman at a hotel pool.
Police say Charles Smith, 55, told the victims he was a lifeguard at the Ramada O'Hare Hotel and offered to give the girls swimming lessons.
He's now charged with predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated sexual abuse.
Smith is being held at the Cook County Jail on $200,000 bond.
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