A LaSalle County grand jury has indicted a 58-year-old Ottawa man on a felony criminal sexual assault charge. The defendant has been ordered detained after GPS-release violations.
By Willow Moss
Moss and Ink | January 7, 2026, updated March 24th, 2026
OTTAWA, Ill. — What We Know So Far
A LaSalle County grand jury has indicted Douglas D. Blair, 58, of Ottawa, on one count of criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony under Illinois law, according to court records filed in LaSalle County Circuit Court.
The indictment was returned on Dec. 30, 2025, under case number 2025CF000573, following Blair’s arrest by the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office earlier that month.
Details of the Case
Court records show Blair is charged with one count of criminal sexual assault, which under Illinois law typically involves the use or threat of force in a sexual act. Authorities allege the offense involved a minor. No information identifying the alleged victim has been released.
Case details at a glance:
- Court: LaSalle County Circuit Court (13th Judicial Circuit)
- Defendant: Douglas D. Blair, 58, Ottawa
- Charge: Criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felony), Victim aged 13-17
- Case number: 2025CF000573
Arrest and Indictment Timeline
According to the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, Blair was arrested on Dec. 24, 2025, at approximately 2:55 p.m. on suspicion of criminal sexual assault.
A grand jury indictment followed on Dec. 30, 2025, formally initiating felony prosecution in the case.
Pretrial Release and Court Status
Court records indicate Blair had been released pending trial under pretrial conditions that include GPS monitoring. The terms of the release were ordered by the court; additional conditions were not immediately available in public filings.
On January 9th, 2026, Blair was officially indicted and entered a plea of not guilty. Shortly after, on January 13th, 2026, Blair faced the court again for a pre-trial violation report ( GPS Alerts ), which earned the Defendant detainment until trial.
Most recently, on March 12th 2026, the Defendant waived his right to a speedy trial and the following dates were scheduled:
- April 23rd for Pre-Trial
- May 21st for Final Pre-Trial
- June 15th for the start of his Jury Trial
Public Information and Resources
Cases involving allegations of sexual violence can be difficult for communities and families. Confidential support is available through the Illinois Sexual Assault Hotline at 866-999-5247, which operates 24 hours a day.
This is a developing story and will be updated as confirmed information becomes available through court records or official sources.
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