Crime
43-year-old Robyn Polston Allegedly Pregnant by Daughter’s 14-Year-Old Ex-Boyfriend, Gives Birth in Washington, Illinois
Update: Washington Police have arrested one person after an alleged sexual relationship with a minor.
Police say 43-year-old Robyn Polston was arrested Monday for Criminal Sexual Assault and Child Pornography.
Washington Police says the investigation began after a complaint came in alleging the sexual relationship.
Police say the investigation involved interviews, several search warrants, as well as biological and digital evidence.
Polston was taken to the Tazewell County Jail.
Original Report:
Questions continue to circulate in Washington, Illinois, regarding the case of 43-year-old Robyn Polston, a mother accused of grooming and sexually abusing her teenage daughter’s 14-year-old ex-boyfriend, ultimately becoming pregnant.
Despite widespread public concern, Polston has not been arrested or charged, as authorities await the results of a DNA test that could take several more months to process.
According to investigators, Polston allegedly manipulated the teenager into moving in with her after misrepresenting her intentions to the boy’s grandparents.
She is accused of engaging in a months-long sexual relationship with him, during which she became pregnant.
Photos that have surfaced online show Polston posing in a maternity shoot alongside the boy, allegedly telling the photographer that he was 25 years old but “just had a baby face.”
Additional allegations suggest that Polston had the child baptized and gave the baby the teenage victim’s last name.
In a separate instance, she reportedly shared details in a breastfeeding support group, describing the baby’s father’s height and weight, further fueling outrage among community members who believe the case is being mishandled.
Authorities have confirmed that a DNA sample was collected approximately four months ago.
However, because the analysis must go through a state crime lab currently facing severe backlogs, investigators caution that results could take up to six months to complete.
The Washington Police Department has stated that they cannot move forward with charges until the DNA test confirms the paternity of the child.
Meanwhile, Polston remains free, while the alleged victim—now living in a nearby town—continues to attend high school.
Critics argue that if the roles were reversed and a man were accused of impregnating a 14-year-old girl, an arrest would have occurred immediately. Community members have expressed frustration toward both the State’s Attorney’s Office and the Washington Police Department for the delay in accountability.
The case has sparked heated debate about how allegations of sexual abuse are handled when the accused is female, as well as the broader challenges posed by forensic backlogs in serious criminal investigations.
Authorities have not provided an updated timeline but have reiterated that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
City of Hammond, Louisiana — At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or “playing with” it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.