Joliet Police Det. Peter Ranstead's Downfall: Convicted Domestic Abuser Made Significant Sum On Paid Leave

Peter Ranstead was convicted in March of battering his wife and interfering with a report of domestic violence.

Joliet Woman, 38, With Knife Detained Under SAFE-T-Act Dangerousness Standard: Court Docs

The man reported that he locked himself in a bathroom to get away from 38-year-old Brittany Muhealddin, Joliet police said.

Fist Fight Erupts In Joliet Neighborhood As Officers Recover Knife, Make 1 Arrest: Cops

The officer gave Serrano-Montana commands to drop the knife, and he complied before being taken into custody without further incident.

VIDEO: Joliet Cops Tell Accused Thief To Stop Using Drugs After She Offers Bizarre Reason For Car Burglaries

In the video, Jessica Rodak was angry that a group of all-female officers from Joliet police responded to the scene and made her arrest.

Wilmington Child Groomer, 34, Targeted 13-Year-Old On Snapchat: Grundy County Sheriff

The Grundy County Sheriff's Office is publicizing Monday's arrest of Seth Anderson.

Boy, 15, Dies After 100-Foot Fall At Abandoned Property Near Old Joliet Prison Site: Joliet Police

Four other juveniles were transported to the Joliet Police Department, where they were interviewed and later released to their parents.

FLOCK Camera Misbehavior By Will County Sheriff's Office Employee? Deputy Placed On Administrative Leave

Allegations of misuse of the technology equipment that reads license plates has arisen in Joliet, Channahon and now the sheriff's office.

VIDEO: After Motorcycle Collision, Driver Fails Field Sobriety Tests In Milano Bakery Parking Lot

Frederick Lamar Caldwell, 44, is in his third week of Will County Jail detention under the SAFE-T Act. Joliet police arrested him Aug. 16.

Woman Screams For Help As Joliet Police Arrest Man With Violent Criminal History: Prosecutors

Dakari Williams, 29, has been charged with unlawful restraint and two crimes of domestic battery following his arrest by Joliet police.

4 Teens Shot, 1 Dies: Coroner Identifies 18-Year-Old Homicide Victim Killed In Crest Hill

Saturday night's shootings happened in a community park in Crest Hill along Willow Court.

Joliet House Goes Up In Smoke As 4 Fire Stations Spend 1 Hour Getting Blaze Under Control

The incident was declared under control at approximately 12:52 p.m.

Mayor D'Arcy Announces New Police Chief: 'I Am Proud To See Him Take This Next Step'

A U.S. Army veteran, Brown brings a longstanding commitment to public service to his new role as chief, Joliet officials said.

Thief Steals Sports Cards From Joliet's Walmart Store, Officers Arrest Him At Crime Scene: Police

The merchandise, valued at approximately $360, was recovered at the scene, according to Joliet police officials.

Joliet Driver With No Valid License Flees Joliet Police, But He Gets Caught Eventually: Cops

Joliet officers were conducting surveillance in the 2400 block of Douglas Street in an attempt to locate 26-year-old Justin Adams.

Disorderly Conduct At Joliet Super 8 Hotel On McDonough As Michigan Man Strikes Sliding Door, Falls: Cops

Joliet Fire Department paramedics responded and treated Dmytro Tsikhotskyi at the scene.

Panic Alarm At Joliet Used Car Lot After Customer Pulls Gun On 2 Employees: Police

Spencer immediately told officers he was armed with a handgun and allowed an officer to remove the gun from his waistband, police said.

Beer Thief Busted By West Jefferson Business, Joliet Police Make Arrest Over At BP Station: Cops

Joliet police also learned that 37-year-old Christopher Wessels had previously been trespassed from the retailer due to prior incidents.

Joliet Man Decapitated By CSX Train: Steven Spangler's Killer Learns Sentence For Shoving Him Into Tracks

A 60-year-old Joliet man, Steven Spangler, was found dead on the Metra train tracks on Oct. 26, 2022.

'20-Year Sentence Reflects The Seriousness Of The Crimes For Which Burbridge Was Convicted:' Glasgow

Burbridge was found guilty by a jury following a 3-day jury trial before Circuit Judge Amy Bertani-Tomczak that concluded on June 10.

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.