OTTAWA, Ill. — 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 defendant has been ordered detained after GPS-release violations.
By Willow Moss
Moss and Ink | January 7, 2026, updated June 14th, 2026
Case Status
- Current status: Indicted; pleaded not guilty (Jan. 9, 2026); awaiting jury trial
- Next court date: April 23, 2026 (Pre-Trial); May 21, 2026 (Final Pre-Trial); jury trial begins June 15, 2026
- Custody status: Detained until trial following a pretrial GPS-monitoring violation
- Case number: 2025CF000573
- Court: LaSalle County Circuit Court (13th Judicial Circuit)
- Last updated: June 14th, 2026
Arrest & Charges
Court records show Blair is charged with one count of criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony, 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
Evidence & Allegations
Authorities allege the offense involved a minor aged 13 to 17. The case stems from an investigation by the LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office, which led to Blair’s arrest before the grand jury returned its indictment. No information identifying the alleged victim has been released.
Background
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Case Timeline & Proceedings
Dec. 24, 2025 — Arrest
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.
Dec. 30, 2025 — Grand jury indictment
A grand jury indictment was returned, formally initiating felony prosecution under case number 2025CF000573.
Jan. 9, 2026 — Arraignment / not-guilty plea
Blair was officially indicted and entered a plea of not guilty. He had been released pending trial under pretrial conditions that included GPS monitoring; additional conditions were not immediately available in public filings.
Jan. 13, 2026 — Pretrial violation, detained
Blair returned to court for a pretrial violation report (GPS alerts). His pretrial release was revoked, and he was ordered to be detained at the LaSalle County Jail pending further hearings. The next hearing, set as pretrial, was scheduled for March 12th.
March 12, 2026 — Speedy trial waived, trial dates set
The defendant waived his right to a speedy trial. The jury trial dates were stricken, and the case was continued for another pretrial hearing on April 23rd. The schedule at this stage was set as:
- April 23 — Pre-Trial
- May 21 — Final Pre-Trial
- June 15 — Start of Jury Trial
April 23, 2026 — Pre-Trial hearing
A petition for relief was denied, and the case was set over to May 21st for a final pre-trial hearing. The case was again continued, this time to June 4th for another final pre-trial, scheduled to be followed by the jury trial beginning on June 15th.
May 21, 2026 — Final Pre-Trial hearing
No change in circumstances was found. The defendant is to remain detained, and the dates for pre-trial and trial agreed upon before stand.
June 4, 2026 — Final Pre-Trial hearing
A motion to suppress was argued by the defense, to which the State requested additional time to prepare a response. The jury trial was struck from the schedule, and the new dates are as follows:
- September 9 — Pre-Trial
- September 28 — Start of 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. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.