Whitney Watkins, 32, received a 10-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to predatory criminal sexual assault, according to the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office.
In August 2025, Rockford Police were called to a home in the 200 block of North Day Avenue for an allegation of criminal sexual assault.
When authorities arrived, they found Watkins outside the home and instructed him to remain there. However, investigators say he fled the area and was later found in the 400 block of North Central Avenue.
During the inquiry, investigators discovered that Watkins sexually molested a youngster while sleeping in her bed. The child kicked Watkins to get away and immediately told her mother what had happened, according to officials.
Watkins will serve a mandatory supervised release sentence ranging from three years to life and must register as a sex offender upon his release from jail.
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