Following a Human Trafficking Enforcement Operation in Springfield on August 9-10 by
the Illinois State Police, Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright has charged the following.
individuals with the offenses listed:

23CF681 Cody R. Jones (DOB 12/13/1988) from Springfield, Illinois
Count 1: Indecent Solicitation of a Child (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 2: Travelling to Meet a Minor (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 3: Grooming (F/4) (1-3 years/eligible for probation)

23CF682 Phillip J. Smith (DOB 09/06/1979) from Rochester, Illinois
Count 1: Indecent Solicitation of a Child (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 2: Travelling to Meet a Minor (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 3: Grooming (F/4) (1-3 years/eligible for probation)

23CF683 Zebei D. Zhu (DOB 10/23/1985) from Springfield, Illinois
Count 1: Indecent Solicitation of a Child (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 2: Travelling to Meet a Minor (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 3: Attempt Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for
probation)Count 4: Grooming (F/4) (1-3 years/eligible for probation)

23CF684 Kory W. Tobias (DOB 8/15/78) from Chatham, Illinois
Count 1: Indecent Solicitation of a Child (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 2: Travelling to Meet a Minor (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 3: Grooming (F/4) (1-3 years/eligible for probation)

23CF686 Shannan C. Morrow (DOB 11/9/1970) from White Hall, Illinois
Count 1: Indecent Solicitation of a Child (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 2: Travelling to Meet a Minor (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 3: Attempt Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for
probation)
Count 4: Grooming (F/4) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 5: Sexual Exploitation of a Minor (M/A) (up to 364 days in jail/probation eligible)

23CF687 Timothy E. Smith (DOB 9/27/1994) from Springfield, Illinois
Count 1: Indecent Solicitation of a Child (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 2: Indecent Solicitation of a Child (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 3: Travelling to Meet a Minor (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 4: Travelling to Meet a Minor (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 5: Attempt Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for
probation)
Count 6: Attempt Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for
probation)
Count 7: Grooming (F/4) (1-3 years/eligible for probation)

23CF695 Edgar G. Mendoza (DOB 12/15/90) from Springfield, Illinois
Count 1: Indecent Solicitation of a Child (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 2: Travelling to Meet a Minor (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 3: Grooming (F/4) (1-3 years/eligible for probation)

23CF696 David L. Kraemer (DOB 11/8/81) from Lovington, Illinois
Count 1: Indecent Solicitation of a Child (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 2: Travelling to Meet a Minor (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)
Count 3: Attempt Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse (F/3) (2-5 years/eligible for
probation)
Count 4: Grooming (F/4) (2-5 years/eligible for probation)

The individuals charged with the offense of Attempted Aggravated Criminal Sexual
Assault are also eligible for lifetime registry as sex offenders. Those facing other charges listed
above are eligible for a ten-year sex offender registration requirement. The prosecutions will be
handled by Assistant State’s Attorney Kendra Hansel, Chief of the Child Protection Division of
the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office. ASA Hansel actively assisted the Illinois State
Police during the human trafficking bust which resulted the foregoing charges.