A former driving instructor in St. Charles has been convicted on multiple counts of sexual assault and abuse after failing to show for his jury trial.
Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced yesterday that a jury has found Paul Bocska guilty of Criminal Sexual Assault, a Class 1 felony (4 counts); Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, a Class 1 felony (4 counts); and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, a Class 2 felony (8 counts).
According to prosecutors, on multiple occasions in April and May of 2021 Bocska, who had been hired as the victim’s driving instructor through his company, Drive Now, located in St. Charles, repeatedly sexually abused the victim, whom he knew in his capacity as driving instructor.
Bocska failed to appear for his jury trial on April 17, 2025 and a warrant was issued for his arrest. The trial took place in Bocska’s absence and the arrest warrant remains active. Anyone with information as to the defendant’s whereabouts should contact the St. Charles Police Department or the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. Bocska had previously been released from custody on May 25, 2023 after posting a $50,000 (10%) cash bond.
The next court date is set for June 4, 2025 at 1:30pm in Courtroom 305 at the Kane County Judicial Center for motions and sentencing.
“The courage of this victim stands in stark contrast to the cowardice of Mr. Bocska,” said Assistant State’s Attorneys Matthew Rodgers. “My thanks to the victim and family, as well as Detectives Murawski and Schuessler of the St. Charles Police Department, ASA Amanda Busljeta, and victim advocate Sheila Gray. I’m encouraging anyone with information about Bocska to come forward so that we he can ensure Bocska is taken into custody and held accountable for these horrendous crimes.”
