Sex offenders caught coaching youths
Morrison man designated a sexual predator
MORRISON – Two men convicted of sexual crimes against children now face more criminal charges after being caught coaching youth sports, Whiteside County deputies say.
Philip J. Plattenberger, 39, of Mount Carroll, a former teacher, turned himself in early Tuesday and was released with a notice to appear in court.
He is charged with unlawful presence of a sex offender within a prohibited zone, a felony punishable by 1 to 3 years in prison, and two misdemeanor counts of a child offender present at a public park.
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