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Cops: Woman assaulted by burglars she found at her home

(MCT) — A man and boy were charged today in the sexual assault of a woman attacked at gunpoint when she came home and found two burglars at her house, police said.

James Romaine, 22, and a 16-year-old boy are being held on charges of aggravated criminal sexual assault and home invasion in the attack about 10:30 p.m. Thursday on Somonauk Street in Park Forest. They are expected to appear for bond hearings on Monday, according to a release from Park Forest police. The boy was expected to have his case transferred from juvenile court.

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