McLean County man facing Class X felonies for predatory criminal sexual assault

Posted on December 11, 2023
The victim in the case is younger than 13-years old. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – A 34-year-old Bloomington man faces several Class X felonies after being indicted on two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault.

After an investigation by the Bloomington Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, authorities arrested Anthony Love.

McLean County Prosecutors charged Love with two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and one count of attempted predatory criminal sexual assault.

Authorities report the victim in the case is under 13 years old.

A McLean County Judge released Love with mandated conditions until his trial.

Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact BPD.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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