Polston, 43, from Washington, Illinois (in Tazewell County) was arrested on November 3, 2025 by the Washington Police Department.

• Polston, 43, from Washington, Illinois (in Tazewell County) was arrested on November 3, 2025 by the Washington Police Department. 1470 & 100.3 WMBD+1

• She is charged with:

  • Two counts of criminal sexual assault involving a victim between 13 and 17 years of age. People.com+1

  • Two counts of possession of child pornography (or child sexual images/videos) related to the same victim. People.com

• The alleged victim is a 14‑year‑old boy, who was reportedly the date to a junior high dance attended by Polston’s daughter; Polston was a chaperone at that event in May 2023. People.com+2Crime Online+2

• Polston gave birth in January 2025 to a baby. Investigators say a DNA test confirmed that the 14‑year‑old boy is the father of the baby. Crime Online+1

• The investigation reportedly revealed:

  • The baby’s birth certificate had the same middle and last name as the alleged victim. People.com+1

  • The pair (Polston and the teenager) allegedly used burner phones under fake names, and the boy’s Google account/phones were searched, uncovering sexually explicit images and videos of Polston and the minor. https://www.25newsnow.com+1

• Polston is being held without bail, with a court finding she is not likely to comply with conditions or avoid contact with the victim. Her next court date is December 4, 2025, for arraignment. 1470 & 100.3 WMBD+1

⚠️ Legal Issues & Implications

• In Illinois, sexual relations or sexual assault involving a minor (13‑17) by an adult can incur very serious criminal penalties. The charges here each carry up to 15 years in prison, meaning a potential combined exposure up to about 60 years if convicted on all counts. People.com

• The possession/creation/distribution of child pornography (images/videos of minors in sexual contexts) is itself a separate very serious offense.

• Because a minor is the alleged victim of the adult, the case involves issues of grooming, abuse of power/position, and statutory protections for minors.

• The fact that there is a child born (allegedly) of the relationship adds complexity: child welfare concerns, paternity and custody issues, and the victim’s rights.

• The public reporting indicates the victim’s identity is being protected (common/required in cases involving minors).

🧐 What Still Is Unclear / Next Steps

• The details of how long the alleged relationship continued, when it started, how the minor came into the situation, etc., are still under investigation (some of the news reports reference it starting around the time of the May 2023 dance).

• Polston has not yet entered a plea as of the latest reporting. New York Post

• There may be additional charges or discoveries as the investigation progresses (the affidavits mention very active work, search warrants, digital forensics).

• The welfare of the baby and how custody or support will be handled is not clear from public reports.

• The minor’s involvement (whether forced, coerced, what protections he is receiving) is rarely detailed in public outlets for victim‑privacy reasons.

• The possibility of civil proceedings (for example child welfare, custody) or additional state interventions may emerge.