Elderly Relative Thrown To Ground, Punched In Face: Joliet Police

JOLIET, IL — A Will County judge has set bail at $50,000 for a 32-year-old man who attacked one of his elderly relatives at Joliet's Hope Manor Apartments on the former Silver Cross Hospital property, according to Joliet police. The victim was thrown to the ground and hit in the face.

Lockport resident Erick Marcano is being lodged in the Will County Jail where he's charged with aggravated battery to a senior citizen, aggravated battery to a peace officer, domestic battery, obstructing justice and resisting a peace officer.

Marcano's arrest happened late Friday afternoon at the Hope Manor Apartments on Joliet's east side.

"Marcano had arrived at the apartment and appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance," Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English said. "Marcano then attacked his (relative) by throwing him to the ground and striking him in the face."

When police arrived, "Marcano became very belligerent with officers and shoved an officer with both hands," English noted.

As police escorted Marcano to the squad car, he repeatedly attempted to pull away, police reports show. Once he got to the Joliet police station, the Lockport resident refused to cooperate with booking procedures, English announced.

Marcano was then brought to the Will County Adult Detention Facility, and he remained in custody on Tuesday, unable to post bond.