44-year-old Edward Whitford, of Anna, has been sentenced to 4 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to one count of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse.
Union County State’s Attorney Tyler Edmonds says that Whitford engaged in sexual conduct with a minor under the age of 13 back in February.
Following his release from prison, Whitford must register as a sex offender for the remainder of his life.
