Crest Hill Woman Who Poked Man's Stomach With Kitchen Knife Pleads Guilty, Learns Her Sentence

Sylvia Tovar, 38, spent three days in the Will County Jail following her January arrest by the Crest Hill police force.

After Stealing Thousands From Joliet Park District, Ex-Finance Director Matt Pehle Pleads Guilty

Joliet resident Matt Pehle's criminal proceedings at the Will County Courthouse lasted for three years.

Fired By Joliet Police, Nick Crowley Wants His Past Criminal Charges Expunged By Will County's Judges

Long before the demise of his police career, Nick Crowley went to Will County's jail after a gun discharge incident inside a townhouse.

Wrong-Way Driver Near Downtown Joliet Tracked Down By Joliet Police, Several Charges Filed: English

He admitted to consuming alcohol prior to driving and agreed to perform field sobriety tests, Joliet police revealed.

Joliet Child Pornography Defendant Jeremy Ledesma Wants To Visit Public Libraries, Judge Issues Her Ruling

During its child porn investigation, the Will County Sheriff's Office raided Jeremy Ledesma's house in Plainfield on Twin Falls Drive.

Pizza! Pizza! Little Caesars Criminal Investigation By Joliet Police Leads To Felony Charge For Employee

Patch's latest exclusive involving a Joliet theft.

When He Crashed Into Hickory Street Bar, He Was Yelling At His 3 Small Children, Not Looking At Road: Kids

William Wiedman, 30, of Joliet is being kept in the Will County Jail under the SAFE-T-Act. This marked his third DUI arrest.

Missing Child Returned To Family, 3 Joliet Criminals Captured In Missouri: Will County Sheriff

Davis, Johnson, and Nabors were taken to the Pettis County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office, pending extradition back to Will County.

'She Waited For Him To Fall Asleep To Call The Police': Joliet Man On Ohio Street Loses SAFE-T-Act Hearing

Gerardo Hernandez-Perez was charged with domestic battery and booked into the Will County Jail by the Joliet police force.

Joliet Police Saw Man Punching Woman Through Front Window On Terrence Ferry Drive: Prosecutors

The woman declined medical attention at the scene, according to the Joliet Police Department.

Trouble At Best Western Hotel In Joliet Lands 37-Year-Old Man In Will County Jail: Police

Nicholas Quas was placed into custody without incident. The Best Western Joliet is along southeast frontage road, not far from I-55.

Fleeing Joliet Car Burglar Falls To Ground, Needs Hospital Visit After Taser Deployment: JPD

Officers were unable to apprehend the second male who fled from the vehicle, the Joliet police arrest report noted.

Joliet Police Raid His House On Waverly Place, SAFE-T-Act's Dangerousness Standard Imposed By Judge Barrett

According to prosecutors: Joliet police raided the Gutierrez house in the 1300 block of Waverly Place and Nicholas Gutierrez was the target.

Joliet Man Pulled Out Clumps Of Woman's Hair After 'She Was Friendly With A Bartender': Prosecutors

The woman described Cole to Joliet police as "very bipolar when he drinks and he assaulted her in multiple locations within the residence."

Joliet Gunshot Victim Discovered Overnight In Remote Location: 'Appears To Be An Isolated Incident'

Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English issued Monday's press release revealing that the shooting victim was found during overnight hours.

25-Year-Old Killed In Crash On I-55 Involving Motorcycle, Semi: Authorities

The incident remains under investigation, according to police.

Joliet Teen With Loaded Semi-Automatic Pistol Should Be Denied Pretrial Release: Will County Prosecutors

For the second time so far in 2026, Joliet police have arrested 19-year-old Javon Jimerson and booked him into the Will County Jail.

3 Teenagers Shot, 1 Arrest Made By Joliet Police Department: 'This Appears To Be Targeted Incident'

During the investigation, officers recovered a gun and numerous shell casings from the laundry room of 1021 Lois Place.

3 Joliet Shooting Victims At West Side Apartment Units, Joliet Police Have Massive Presence At Crime Scene

This marks the first time in 2026 that the Joliet Police Department has encountered a shooting of three people being shot.

VIDEO: Watch Joliet Police Save Man From Drowning, He Was Screaming For Help In Downtown's Des Plaines River

Officers deployed water rescue equipment and threw ropes to the male, who was able to hold on until the Joliet Fire Department arrived.

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.