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.

Man Crashed Ford Mustang Into Light Pole, Seriously Injuring Passenger: Joliet Police

Anthony Morales was placed into custody on Tuesday at 7:29 p.m. after turning himself in at the Joliet Police Department.

Joliet Man Swinging Baseball Bat Arrested: Joliet Police Reveal Details

Andres Miranda was charged with aggravated assault, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.

Burglar At Downtown Joliet Business Captured, Arrest Made By Joliet Police Department: Complaint

Leonard Wojtak, 54, spent three days in the Will County Jail following last week's Joliet police arrest on charges of theft and burglary.

Sexual Behavior In Wilmington Leads To 3 Charges From Wilmington Police Department: Complaint

Joshua Cartwright, 39, of Wilmington, spent most of 2024 in the Will County Jail. His latest criminal charges resulted last week.

Joliet Motorcycle Club Murder Victim Accused Of Being Snitch, Body Weighed Down By Pulley: Prosecutors

Jerell Burnett has stayed in Will County's Jail facing first-degree murder charges since his September 2023 arrest by Illinois State Police.

One Of Joliet's Most Arrested Men Faces New Domestic Violence Charges, SAFE-T-Act Detention Sought

Dustin Megrant was also booked into the Will County Jail in February and January as well as in November. He's 57 years old.

All Charges Dismissed For Man Accused Of Dragging Woman From Vehicle, Pushing Her Head To The Road

Scott Edman, 57, enlisted Joliet criminal defense attorney Chuck Bretz to represent him. All 13 charges were dismissed by prosecutors.

After Joliet Man's Self-Harm Threats 161 Ammunition Rounds, Glock Handgun Recovered By Police: Prosecutor

The handgun and ammunition were recovered from backpacks in his room in the 1200 block of Joliet's Devonshire Drive, prosecutors noted.

Wilmington Teacher's Aide Called High School Student 'Baby,' Told Him She Loved Him: Prosecutors

Thursday marks the pretrial detention hearing for Wilmington grooming and sexual exploitation defendant Christina Saracco.

No More Cadillac With Tinted Windows For Joliet Cocaine Dealer From Gardner St: State's Attorney Forfeiture

Will County State's Attorney Jim Glasgow is attempting to make Eric Lanier's 2013 Cadillac CTS a forfeited asset for the police.

Ford Mustang Crash On Larkin Avenue Leads To Joliet Police Arrest Warrant For Driver: Cops

Anthony Rene Morales faces aggravated driving under the influence charges once the Joliet Police Department can find him.

Star Inn Visitor Kept Stabbing Bed Over And Over Until He Stabbed His Acquaintance's Foot: Joliet Police

The Will County State's Attorney's Office did not to seek pretrial detention for James Raymond and he has been released.

Joliet Domestic Battery Defendant Too Dangerous To Release Under SAFE-T-Act: Judge Connor Rules

Joliet police officers arrested 42-year-old Andrew Attocchi on domestic battery crimes. He comes from the 300 block of Lime Street.

Neighbor Dispute Turns Into Stalking, Joliet Police Arrest Woman: Cops

After reported statements related to self-harm, Joliet's Fire Department took Linda Sowa to St. Joe's hospital for evaluation, police said.

Joliet Police Arrest McBride's On 52 Customer, 'Employees Asked Him To Leave': English Reveals

When Eric Tyler again approached an officer aggressively, he was taken into custody without further incident, police said.

Five 911 Calls Made By Joliet Man Before Joliet Police Track Him Down And Make An Arrest: English

Joliet officers returned to the Winthrop address and placed 24-year-old James Perry into custody without incident.

Wilmington Special Education Assistant Accused Of Sex Crimes Involving Child

The Wilmington Police Department investigation goes back to incidents that happened in May of 2024 involving Christina Saracco.

Joliet Detective Convicted Of Battery Testifies Wife Was Kissing Groomsman, Sipping From His Drink At Wedding

Thursday marked the criminal trial for Peter Ranstead, the Joliet police detective who was arrested in the fall of 2024.

GUILTY: Joliet Police Detective Loses Bench Trial Before Kendall Co. Judge Despite Testifying

Peter Ranstead took the witness stand Thursday afternoon to testify in his own defense. His story was the exact opposite of his wife's.

Wilmington Man, 65, Is Repeated Drunken Driver, Latest DUI Marks 7th Arrest: Prosecutors Reveal

Eugene Hajer, 65, comes from West Angle Road in Wilmington. This time, the Will County Sheriff's Office carted him off to their jail.