DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Woodridge Chief of Police Tom Stefanson announced Friday, June 5, 2026 that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Woodridge suspect accused of sexually abusing a fifteen-year-old boy he met via Snapchat. Christian Suarez Isoldi, 32, of the 2400 block of Waterbury, appeared in First Appearance Court Friday morning charged with four counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, a Class 2 Felony.
The Woodridge Police Department received a request at about 12:39 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026, of a well-being check from the friend of a fifteen-year-old boy. The caller informed police that the boy was allegedly communicating with the caller regarding sexual acts occurring with a man, later identified as Suarez Isoldi. Through their investigation, officers were led to an apartment complex on Waterbury Drive. Once at the complex, officers located Suarez Isoldi’s unit, knocked on the door and were let inside the unit by Suarez Isoldi and another individual. While in the unit, officers spoke with Suarez Isoldi and eventually located the boy in a bedroom closet. Suarez Isoldi was taken into custody at this time. After further investigation, it is alleged that on June 3, 2026, Suarez Isoldi met the boy on Snapchat and that around midnight, after the fifteen-year-old boy snuck out of his house, Suarez Isoldi picked him up just down the street from his house and then drove the boy to his apartment. It is further alleged that once in Suarez Isoldi’s apartment, Suarez Isoldi brought the boy to his bedroom and sexually abused him.
“It is alleged that in the middle of the night, just hours after meeting his victim through a social media application, Mr. Suarez Isoldi picked up a young boy near his home, brought him to his apartment and sexually abused him. These allegations are extremely disturbing and will be met with the full force of the law. While social media apps are frequently used by millions of people every day, I remind everyone, particularly parents of young children, that these apps are misused every day as well and to please keep a watchful eye on your children’s social media usage. I commend the Woodridge Police Department as well as the DuPage County Children’s Center for their work on this case and their continued efforts in protecting our children. I also thank Assistant State’s Attorney Grace Barsanti for her work in securing charges against this defendant.”
— DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin
“The alleged behavior in this incident is appalling to say the least. We are relieved that the victim is now safe and recovering with the support of his family. I would like to acknowledge the fine work done by Woodridge Patrol Officers and Detectives in locating the victim and completing a thorough investigation. I would like to thank DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his staff, including the DuPage County Children’s Center, for their support and guidance in this investigation.”
— Woodridge Chief of Police Tom Stefanson
Suarez Isoldi’s next court appearance is scheduled for June 29, 2026, in front of Judge Mia McPherson.
Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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