Illinois Woman, 31, and Boy, 15

(Troy Township, Illinois) A 31-year-old local woman, Margarita Hernandez, has been accused of engaging in sex with a 15-year-old boy.

Hernandez has been charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

Joliet Police Chief Mike Trafton said the arrest is related to an ongoing federal investigation of child pornography. Hernandez is a Democratic committeewoman in Troy Township in Will County.

The incident allegedly happened July 10. Relatives of the 15-year-old victim later contacted police.

Hernandez was booked into custody with bond set at $200,000.