Child Molester Who Photographed Joliet West Boys Swim Team Pleads Guilty, Now Wants Sentence Modified

In 2025, Judge Derek Ewanic rejected a petition to deny pretrial release for sex offender Farrell Theis, who lives in Romeoville nowadays.

Man Crashed Into Linda's Pizza Inspiring New Souvenir T-Shirt, 4 Felony Charges Filed: Prosecutor

It's not uncommon for the Will County State's Attorney's Office to wait several days or weeks to file felony charges in major DUI cases.

Wesmere Neighbors Told Man Not To Use Fire Hydrant To Water His Plants Before Restraining Order: Court Docs

This marked the second month in a row that 64-year-old Kazimierz "Casey" Zaborski has been put in Will County Jail by Joliet police.

Joliet Shooting Victim Does Not Want Will County Sheriff's Office To Track Down His Assailants: Cops

Elizabeth Matthews pointed out that the shooting victim, a 23-year-old man, was self- transported to the hospital by a private vehicle.

Fake Name During 1st Arrest By Joliet Police, This Time Man Runs From Mini Cooper On Collins Street: Cops

Officers pursued Luis Martinez-Duran to the area of Ward Avenue and Parks Avenue, where he was taken into custody without further incident.

2 Joliet Men Drank Alcohol On Someone's Porch, Woman Asks Them To Get Off Her Property: Police

Officers were advised that both men became belligerent with the elderly female resident when she asked them to leave her property.

Displaced By Kankakee Tornado, Wandering Man In Joliet Leaves Rifle At Harrah's Casino: Prosecutors

Will County Judge Ken Zelazo has ordered former Kankakee resident Emmett Ezell to stay in the Will County Jail under the SAFE-T-Act.

Joliet's Elevator Fatality, This Company Was Not Maintaining Its Elevator For Years: Lawsuit

The man's death was believed to be accidental, as officers found no signs of foul play, Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English said.

Man At Joliet Walmart On Route 59 Must Lose His 2014 Ford Fusion To Police: Glasgow

The Will County State's Attorney's Office wants to make the 2014 Ford Fusion of Vincent Bond a forfeited asset for the police. Here's why.

Wilmington Man's Toyota 4Runner Must Become Forfeited Asset For Police: Glasgow

Eugene Hajer of Wilmington's West Angle Road spent two days in the Will County Jail after his latest arrest on Feb. 28. He is 65 years old.

Roommate On Raynor Ave. Suffers Injury After Being Punched In His Face Over And Over: Police

Joliet resident Michael Wrobel, 36, is no stranger to Will County's Jail. He was also incarcerated in 2024 and 2023.

Purse Snatcher At Jewel-Osco On Jefferson Street Pushes Joliet Woman To The Ground: Police

Witnesses in the parking lot observed the incident and captured images of the suspect vehicle as it left the area, Joliet police advised.

4 Anthony's Pub Patrons Find Themselves In Handcuffs, Joliet Police Reveal Why Arrests Were Made

But the crowd became increasingly disorderly, with arguments escalating into several physical altercations, Joliet police revealed.

Joliet Drunken Driver Crashed Into Bar On Hickory Street With 3 Young Children In His Car: Joliet Police

The children were released into the care of extended family, according to Joliet's Police Department.

Man On Second Floor Balcony At Star Inn Motel Throws Object Hitting Joliet Police Car: Spokesman

Surveillance footage confirmed the item was thrown from the second-floor balcony, the Joliet Police Department indicated.

Bam's Laundry Burglary Solved By Joliet Police Department: Burglar Stole At Least 400 Quarters

The manager discovered damage to the maintenance room door, missing keys and disturbed tools, according to Joliet police.

2 Dogs Die In Joliet House Fire As Flames Spread Throughout This House On Highland Avenue

Firefighters deployed multiple hose lines to the interior of the structure to bring the fire under control.

Joliet Bicyclist Riding Along Sidewalks Hit By Vehicle: Joliet Police

At the time of the crash, the traffic signal for Springfield Avenue was believed to be red, Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English noted.

Man Behind Garnsey Ave Shelter-In-Place Arrested, Defaced Gun Recovered: Joliet Police

After officers made initial contact, multiple occupants, including Gates, exited the home and Gates was detained, Joliet police revealed.

Joliet Man Threatens Public Official, Captured By Fugitive Task Force: Kendall County Sheriff's Office

Kendall County's Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force captured the 41-year-old Joliet man.

Joliet Motorist Who Caused Huge Wreck On Broadway Street, Injuring Several, Faces Felony Charges: JPD

William Wyatt Hutchinson resides on Joliet's Waverly Place, however, the arrest warrant from Joliet Police Department had him in Lockport.

'Smash It, Burn It, Kill Them,' Joliet Man Tried Burning Down House In Cathedral Area: Prosecutors

Joliet police arrested Kevin "Bubba" Roman on charges of attempted arson and criminal property damage. The fire was on Wilcox Street.

Joliet Issues Shelter In Place For Garnsey Avenue Area: Police

Many of Joliet's violent crimes and shootings have taken place on Garnsey Avenue, on the east side of Joliet.

Joliet's Kayla Patton Serving Prison Time At Logan Correctional Center After Plea Bargain Resolves 6 Cases

Kayla Patton has been the subject of several Joliet police arrests. In February, she was moved out of Will County Jail's and sent to Logan.

Joliet Woman Makes Warrant Wednesdays For Will County Sheriff's Office: But Here's Why

Taylor Harmon is 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds. Her last known address is Joliet, the sheriff's office announced.

Choking Victim 'Felt Like She Was Going To Die', Will County Judge Releases Joliet Defendant From Jail

Will County Judge Joan Meyers did not grant the SAFE-T-Act petition to deny pretrial release for Kyle Lewis after his Joliet police arrest.

Family Of Joliet Man Who Died During Police Standoff In Marycrest Subdivision Retains Lawyer Seeking Answers

Derrick James Smith, 44, died from a gunshot after hiding from Will County and Joliet Police SWAT units for about eight hours on Monday.

Joliet Police Called By Gas Station, Arrest Made At Burger King Restaurant, Dog Sent To Animal Control

The dog was turned over to Joliet Township Animal Control, Joliet police announced.

Arrest Near MIKE More Miles: Employee Saw Fighting In Street, Feared They Would Get Run Over

Joliet police took Daniel Davis away in handcuffs, but he put up a fight first, according to the court records.

Suspect Dead After 8-Hour-Long Joliet Standoff In Marycrest: WJOL

Sheriff's officials said the suspect was in critical condition late Monday after a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Lockdown At Joliet Schools As Suspect Crashes, Barricade Situation Developing In Marycrest: Sheriff

Please avoid the area around Joyce Road between Jefferson and McDonough Street, the Will County Sheriff's Office advised.

Hoarder House In Joliet's Crystal Lawns Leads To 5 Child Neglect Charges For Couple: Sheriff's Office

Nicholas Brancecum and Danielle Holmes of Joliet's 2561 Golfview Drive each face five counts of endangering the life or health of a child.

Joliet Man Takes Gunshot To Leg, Zavala Too Dangerous For Pretrial Release: Judge Rules

Around 7:10 p.m., Will County Sheriff's deputies responded to a gunshots call and fight in progress in the 800 block of Gage Street.

Terhan Gordon's Skeletal Remains Found In Mokena 9 Months After He Vanished From Joliet: Coroner

Joliet police have not disclosed where Terhan Gordon's vehicle was discovered, other than to say that it was found in another community.

Joliet Woman, 24, Must Lose Her Kia Seltos To Forfeiture Because Of Vice Lord House: Glasgow

Even though Monica Porras is not charged with any crimes, her 2023 Kia Seltos faces a police forfeiture from State's Attorney Jim Glasgow.

Fire On Joliet's East Side At Ohio Street Property

Joliet Fire Department crews from Station 1, 4, 5, 6 and 8 were on scene for about one hour.

Missing Teen In Joliet Has Been Located: Police Said 17-Year-Old May Be In Vulnerable State

Anyone with information regarding the location of William Reeves is asked to call 911 or the Joliet Police Investigations Division.

Braidwood Man Loses SAFE-T-Act Hearing After Armed Robbery Of Cigarette Truck Charges

Five packs of Newports were recovered, four from the trunk, the Will County State's Attorney's Office petition against Jason Bono noted.

Tomczak Law Group Wins Freedom For Ex-Wilmington School Aide Accused Of Exploiting Her Students

Attorney Patti Kalkanis represented former Wilmington High School special education aide Christina Saracco at Thursday's detention hearing.

Repeat Joliet DUI Driver Blew Red Light, Hit 3 Vehicles: Joliet Police

Jeramie Dahlhauser was taken to St. Joseph Medical Center by the Joliet Fire Department for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash.