Attempted Murderer At Joliet's Teen Detention Center Left Victim 'Nonverbal,' Judge Sentences 'Lil Moe'

Even though Donovan Dewayne Burbridge was only 16, Will County prosecutors charged him as an adult with attempted murder.

Joliet Man Hides Under Swimming Pool Deck During Latest Protection Order Violation: Prosecutors

Ian Kush was arrested by Joliet police in connection with allegations of violating an order of protection. The 37-year-old lives in Joliet.

3 Female Victims During Home Invasion On Hammes Ave. Lead To SAFE-T Act Detention: Prosecutors Reveal

Joliet police captured Romeoville's Donnie Jones Jr. on charges of home invasion, criminal trespass, domestic battery and battery.

Joliet Man, 46, Soils Himself At Police Station Following Latest DUI Arrest: Police

While officers were clearing the parking lot, they heard excessively loud music coming from a white SUV.

Joliet Man Vows To Shoot Everyone As He Waves His Gun On Sandy Drive: Police

Upon arrival, Joliet police officers encountered Eulises Ramos and detained him. Ramos was not armed at the time.

'Unwanted Subject' At On The Rocks Scuffles With Security Staff, Joliet Police Make Arrest: Police

The 36-year-old from Homer Glen was arrested by Joliet police on charges of aggravated battery to a police officer and criminal trespass.

Golden Dragon Burglar Captured By Joliet Police After 4 Month Investigation: Complaint

This marks the fourth time for 38-year-old Kevin Crosby being arrested by the Joliet police so far. His last one involved the Bel-Air Motel.

Ketamine, Methamphetamine, Ecstasy Dealer In Joliet Faces 8 Charges After Drug Raid: Complaint

Joliet police took 36-year-old Roberto Aleman to the Will County Jail last Wednesday on eight charges including four charges involving guns.

Bartender's Murder By 'Coward' in Scary Mask: Joliet Killer Learns Parole Eligibility Date

It took seven years and 11 months for family and friends of Joliet bartender Danny Rios to get justice for the late-night assassination.

Convicted Armed Robber Crosses IKEA Picket Line, Spurs 80 MPH Joliet Police Chase, Violent Crash: Prosecutors

The SAFE-T-Act is now keeping Devonte Jessup locked up behind bars. He crashed his rental car into a downtown Joliet office building.

New Lead In Tammy Zywicki Case Decades After College Student Kidnapped, Found Dead Off Interstate: Police

Authorities on Sunday announced a new lead on the 34th anniversary of the disappearance of Tammy Zywicki.

Served With Protection Order, Joliet Man Beats Woman Up After She Visits His Mom's Apartment: Prosecutors

Will County Judge James B. Harvey imposed the SAFE-T-Act against Alex Montgomery. He's accused of trying to strangle his ex-girlfriend.

Priest Accused Of Sexual Assault At Hammel Woods: Joliet Diocese Attorney Wins Big Pretrial Ruling

Jeffrey Archambeault is the lawyer for the Diocese of Joliet who managed to punch several holes in Jane Doe's Will County civil lawsuit.

Joliet Drunk Pees His Pants After 7th DUI, 2 Open Brandy Bottles Inside Truck: Illinois State Police

Daniel Wells, age 63, struggled to walk after exiting the truck, Will County prosecutors revealed in their petition to deny pretrial.

Family Feud With Hair Pulling As Woman, 77, Smacks Joliet Cop In the Back With Her Patio Chair: Cops

Ernest Lopez allegedly struck a woman in the chest and pulled her hair, Joliet police said.

Combative Joliet Trespasser, 26, Taken To Ground During Her Arrest At Super 8 Motel: Police

She allegedly pulled her arm away and raised a clenched hand toward the officer, Joliet police said.

Woman Screams For Help On Vine Street After Angry Ex Grabbed Her Throat: Joliet Police

Joliet police said that Alex Montgomery pulled her to the ground and grabbed her by the throat, impeding her ability to breathe.

IKEA Picketer Run Over, Fleeing Motorist Crashes Into Downtown Joliet Office Building: Police

Police said officers observed the Kia being driven aggressively in the area before leaving westbound on Emerald Drive.

Louis Goode 'Was Going To Kill Her By Slitting Her Throat' After Squeezing Her Neck: Prosecutors

Despite the gravity of his eight charges, Will County prosecutors were unable to convince Judge Donald DeWilkins to keep Goode in the jail.

Joliet Octogenarian Faced Multiple DUI Charges: Arthur Vidmar Has Died, Will County's Judges Notified

The Will County State's Attorney's Office had filed a petition seeking to deny pretrial release under the SAFE-T-Act against Arthur Vidmar.

Joliet Boy, 16, Fires His Loaded 9mm Gun During FaceTime Call: Joliet Police File 4 Criminal Charges

Further investigation determined that the handgun had previously been reported stolen, Joliet police revealed.

Fleeing Joliet Criminal Who Caused Major Wreck, Injuring 2 Innocents, Sentenced To Prison, But Does No Time

In October 2024, Officer Alfonso Sanchez was notified in late October of his termination from the Joliet Police Department.

Gunman From Plainfield Area Tries Running From Joliet Police At Riverwalk Homes: Complaint

Lawon Sterrett, 20, spent a few days in the Will County Jail over the weekend in connection with his felony weapons charges. He's out now.

20-Year-Old Man Zapped By Joliet Police But Taser Becomes 'Ineffective' Prior To Arrest: Cops

Miguel-Angel Pizarro had been involved in an argument with family members inside the residence in the 400 block of Scribner Street.

Teen, 14, Suffers Medical Emergency As Father, 66, Arrested On Disorderly Conduct Charges By Joliet Police

Due to the severity of the juvenile’s condition, paramedics determined the child required further medical treatment at a hospital.

Woman Kept Breaking Into Parked Cars At St. Joe's Hospital, Red Roof Inn Near Larkin: Joliet Police

Jessica Rodak, 33, was previously removed from the Red Roof Inn property and advised not to return, Joliet police revealed.

Arrested At Home Cut Donuts By Joliet Police: Andrew Planeta Seeks Prison Sentence Modification From Judge

Andrew Planeta was convicted of aggravated DUI in connection with a drive-by shooting he performed targeting a Joliet woman he knew.

Honda Gold Wing Motorcycle Rider, 72, Run Over By Car, Fights To Survive As Joliet Police Make Arrest

During the investigation, Joliet officers say they saw signs that Frederick Caldwell may have been under the influence of alcohol.

Chicago Street Pub Trespasser Bites Several Joliet Police Officers Trying To Detain Her: Prosecutors

This marks the second time Gleidymar Moreno-Puchi, 25, has been in the Will County Jail since late October. She comes from Smith Avenue.

'She Was Experiencing A Lot Of Pain And Felt Like She Was Going To Die': Joliet Man Faces 9 Criminal Charges

Ofelia stated that the defendant has been living at the residence for approximately 9 years and considers him to be roommates.

Another Person Shot At Joliet's Riverwalk Homes Public Housing Complex Over The Weekend

Officers provided medical assistance until Joliet Fire Department paramedics arrived.

Wilmington Man Who Raped Girl He Drove To IL From Iowa Learns Federal Prison Term

Judge Blakey also ordered Ryan Zelek to pay a total of $54,298 in restitution.

Michael Kazecki Wants His Murder Trial Delayed To Next May, Judge Amy Christiansen Won't Allow That

In 2018, Michael Kazecki left Joliet to reside at his mother's home in Oak Lawn, and he has remained free and living there ever since.

Wilmington Man Pleads Guilty To Violent Crimes, Ends Up At Big Muddy Correctional Center

Carl Ellis grabbed the child's mother and forced her to the ground and then he struck her, which caused her to black out.

2 Shot Outside Riverwalk Homes On Joliet's Broadway Street: Boy, 16, Captured By Fugitive Task Force

The female sustained a gunshot wound to the groin, while the male sustained a gunshot wound to the right arm.

Morris Couple Visited Sidelines, Anthony's Pub Before Joliet Bicyclist's Hit-And-Run Death: Prosecutors

Donald Shiner was unresponsive in the southbound lanes, his Trek bicycle badly damaged from an apparent traffic crash with a motor vehicle.

Joliet Drug Dealer Captured At His Oneida Street Apartment, Here's Evidence Joliet Police Found: Prosecutors

Che Jones, 35, made his first appearance at the Will County Courthouse on Wednesday afternoon. He was in Courtroom 202 of Judge DeWilkins.

Joliet Teacher Becky Kazecki's Murder: Will Judge Grant Husband Over 8 Years To Prepare For Trial?

Under the old cash bail system, one of Will County's Republican judges, Ben Braun, gave the first-degree murder defendant a lower bail.

Arrest At CVS Pharmacy On Caton Farm Road As Teenager Refuses To Leave Store: Joliet Police

A Bolingbrook resident, 19-year-old Alexander Forest refused to leave and began walking further into the store, Joliet police said.

Suspicious Car On River Bend Lane Draws Joliet Police Attention, Man From Georgia Taken To Jail: Cops

The driver initially declined to identify himself and indicated that he did not require police assistance.