JOLIET, IL — The Joliet Police Department has issued a press release in connection with the recent arrest of 28-year-old Roscoe Norals III, who comes from the 400 block of Dixon Avenue. Norals now faces a total of 15 criminal charges.
According to the Joliet police press release, Norals was identified as a suspect in the delivery of a controlled substance. Investigators obtained a search warrant for Norals and his
residence and on April 30 at 6:48 a.m., JPD's Narcotics Unit, Tactical Unit, K9 Unit, Neighborhood Oriented Policing Team, and Patrol Division executed the search warrant at Norals’ residence in the 400 block of Dixon Avenue.
“We will not cease pursuing those who choose to engage in this kind of illegal activity. The presence of both narcotics and illegal firearms in our neighborhoods puts lives at risk, fuels
violence, and undermines the sense of safety our residents deserve. I am incredibly proud of the dedication and teamwork shown by our officers and investigators, whose efforts in this case reflect our unwavering commitment to protecting this community and holding offenders accountable," Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans announced.
During a search of the residence, officers recovered suspected cocaine, heroin, and cannabis, the agency noted. Officers also recovered two .45-caliber handguns. Joliet police indicated that one handgun was modified with a switch, making it capable of automatic fire, and its serial number appeared to be defaced. The second handgun had previously been reported stolen from Missouri.
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