By FOX 32 Digital Staff
Updated January 10, 2025 11:49am CST
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Robert. E. Kozlowski | Illinois State Police
BELVIDERE, Ill. - An off-duty Belvidere police officer was arrested on sexual assault and abuse charges Friday.
Robert E. Kozlowski, 52, turned himself in to Illinois State Police.
On March 19, Belvidere police received a complaint that a woman was sexually assaulted by Kozlowski while he was off-duty.
Belvidere police contacted Illinois State police to launch an investigation and placed Kozlowski on paid administrative leave.
On Thursday, Kozlowski was indicted by a Boone County Grand Jury on one count of criminal sexual assault and two counts of criminal sexual abuse, all felonies.
Kozlowski turned himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest. He is being held at the Boone County Correctional Facility with no bond.
If convicted of all counts, Kozlowski could be sentenced to a maximum of 21 years.
Belvidere is a city of 25,000 people roughly 70 miles northwest of Chicago.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
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