Man charged with sex abuse at Winnebago day care

David Seaton

By Doug Schroder

Editor

 WINNEBAGO – Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato announced charges on Thursday, Jan. 15, against 51-year old Winnebago resident David Seaton for aggravated criminal sex abuse that occurred at Pam’s Daycare, a day care owned by Seaton’s wife, Pamela.

The sex-abuse allegation was made to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services on Jan. 5. Seaton was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 13, and is being held on a $75,000 bond. The sex abuse charge is a Class 2 felony punishable by 3 to 7 years in prison. Seaton was previously employed as an auxiliary Freeport police officer.

Authorities are asking for any other possible sex-abuse victims from Pam’s Daycare to come forward and contact the sheriff’s office at 815-319-6300.