Roman Basso, 18, charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on July 22
College Student Charged with Sexual Assault at Concert
TINLEY PARK, Ill. (WLS) — A college student faces charges for sexually assaulting someone at a concert venue in Tinley Park over the summer, officials reported.
Details of the Incident
The village of Tinley Park stated that the alleged assault occurred at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre on July 22. Wiz Khalifa and Sean Paul performed that evening.
The investigation started on July 24 after hospital staff in Ohio informed Tinley Park police about the incident.
Investigation Findings
Investigators gathered surveillance footage from Live Nation, witness statements, and conducted a forensic interview. The Indian Hill Police Department in Ohio assisted in collecting additional evidence.
Suspect Information
Authorities identified the suspect as Roman Basso, an 18-year-old man from Frankfort. He is enrolled at Arizona State University. ASU police helped Tinley Park detectives locate Basso, who was arrested in Frankfort on Tuesday.
Officials reported that Basso confessed while in custody. He has been charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault/bodily harm, a class X felony.
Further information was not immediately available.
Summary of Charges
| Charge | Description |
|---|---|
| Suspect | Roman Basso |
| Age | 18 |
| Location | Frankfort, IL |
| Venue | Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre |
| Date of Incident | July 22 |
| Charge Type | Aggravated criminal sexual assault/bodily harm |
| Felony Class | Class X |
