Trouble At Shell Gas Station, Joliet Man Swings Car Door Open, Pops Woman With Fist: Prosecutors Reveal

Michael Ritchey has been put in the Will County Jail four different occasions since early last July. He's a Joliet 35-year-old.

Joliet Stabbing On Mississippi Avenue: 'My Wife And I Are In Danger With Them In Our Home'

Last month, 20-year-old Jakaila Rancifer pleaded guilty and was sentenced for a 2025 battery crime. Now, she's back in Will County's Jail.

He Busted Jeremy Hylka, Got Other Men Arrested, So Why Was Save Our Siblings 'Vigilante' Just Put In Jail?

Channahon resident Shane Divis, now 24, just spent four days in the Will County Jail after Joliet police arrested him on a bench warrant.

2 Joliet Teens With Fully Automatic Pistol, Semi-Automatic AR Pistol, Land In Will Co. Jail: Prosecutors

Bryan Lopez has been released from the Will County Jail after three days in custody. His friend, Joshua Price, will remain in custody.

2 Little Kids Left In Car While Man Shops Inside Louis Joliet Mall: Joliet Police

Justin Crubaugh was charged with two counts of endangering the life or health of a child. He comes from the city of Lockport.

Longshots Disturbance Causes Parking Lot Mayhem, Woman Admits Firing Her Gun Into Air: Police

Joliet police heard a loud noise coming from the parking lot and saw several people running toward the entrance of the business.

Tequila Trouble In Elwood: 'Defendant Advised That If He Did Not Cooperate, He Would Be Tasered,' Cops Say

Antonio Cid comes from South State Street Lockport. He spent three days in the Will County Jail but regained his freedom over the weekend.

PPP Loan Scandal Busts Joliet Woman Working For Illinois Department Of Corrections: AG Kwame Raoul Reveals

Raoul’s office has prosecuted dozens of individuals for PPP loan fraud.

Wilmington Auto Thief Cuts Off Ankle Monitor Leaves It Inside Mailbox: Prosecutors

Zachary Palmer has multiple previous auto theft arrests. Now he faces a petition to deny pretrial release.

Arrest At West Jefferson Street Restaurant, Joliet Police Take Man To The Ground: Cops

During a search, officers located a pipe commonly used for smoking narcotics in Christopher Esbensen’s possession, police said.

Arrest Made After Basinger's Pharmacy Employee Hits The Panic Button, Joliet Police Arrive Quickly

Talib Muhammad, 53, of Chicago, had entered the store and attempted to leave with several items without paying for them, Joliet police said.

Joliet House Fire On Arbor Gate Drive: Crews Remained On The Scene For 90 Minutes

Crews performed interior attacks, vertical ventilation and savage and overhaul.

Anthony's Pub Goes Out Of Business 1 Week After Overnight Murder In Overflow Parking Lot

Joliet Patch has produced numerous crime stories about Anthony's over the past decade.

Joliet's Latest Slaying: This Time It's On Nicholson Street And 58-Year-Old Man Is Under Police Guard

A 60-year-old man in the front yard sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

'She Is Trying To Hire People To Kill Me,' Brick Shatters Joliet Woman's GMC Sierra Window: Court Records

This marks the third time already this year that 26-year-old Joliet resident Yuliana Zavala has been in the Will County Jail.

Joliet Burglar's Fanny Pack Contained 13 Live Rounds Of Ammunition: Prosecutors

For the third time in 2026, Anthony Marek, 28, finds himself in the Will County jail. Joliet police have arrested him twice since April 24.

Crest Hill Man Scuffles With Joliet Police Trying To Arrest Him And Plainfield Woman: Cops

The Joliet police were looking for Amanda Bice. As it turned out, they also managed to arrest Tyrone Boykins of Crest Hill, too.

Plainfield Woman From Renwick Road Blows Several Red Lights To Avoid Police Cars Giving Chase: Joliet PD

This marks the second time Amanda Bice has been kept in the Will County Jail so far in 2026. Crest Hill police arrested her in January.

More Domestic Violence Charges For Joliet Man With 10 Prior DUI Convictions: Prosecutors

Only Joliet Patch has brought you multiple stories over the years of Ronald Meimers, 62. Joliet police just arrested him again this week.

Joliet Murder Defendant Freed By Judge After SAFE-T-Act Hearing Reveals His Defense Strategy For July's Trial

In October 2024, Joliet police arrested Kendrick Pullen, who hails from Chicago, following the east-side house slaying along Wenborg Street.

Man Threatened Bel-Air Motel Staff, Claiming He Had Handgun: Joliet Police

Kevin Crosby, age 37, has been charged with aggravated robbery and burglary. He is no stranger to the Joliet Police force.

Is Joshua Miner About To Restore Bethany McKee's Freedom? 'On February 20th, This Court Ordered A New Trial'

Bethany McKee's lawyer, Rachel White-Domain, has filed her response to the Will County State's Attorney's motion to reconsider a new trial.

Woman, 73, Dies After Black Road Crash At Essington Road With 3 Other Vehicles: Joliet Police Announce

The intersection remained closed for several hours while members of the Joliet Police Department Traffic Unit reconstructed the crash scene.

Joliet Police Hear Animal Crying, Dog Owner Arrested By Responding Officers: Cops

The dog was secured and transported by officers to Joliet Township Animal Control, Joliet police said.

Man Who Fell Asleep At Busy Joliet Intersection Charged With Aggravated DUI: Joliet Police

John Walsh was processed at the Joliet Police Department and released on a notice to appear in Will County's Courthouse.

Joliet Teenager Dies 1 Day After Being Stabbed On Sunday Afternoon: Police

The 17-year-old arrestee was processed at the Joliet Police Department and transferred to the River Valley Justice Center.

After Orange Suitcase Incident, Man Bit Crest Hill Sergeant's Hand And Left Teeth Impression: Prosecutors

The Crest Hill police officers found the defendant across the street and attempted to place him under arrest.

Joliet Police: 15 Criminal Charges Filed Against Roscoe Norals, Chief Evans Issues Statement On Arrest

The second handgun had previously been reported stolen from Missouri.

Western Avenue Man Detained In Will County Jail After Children Knocked Down, Struck: Cops

Max Michel, 32, said he was discharged from the military in January and needed a break from his wife and children, prosecutors advised.

Joliet Teen, 17, Charged With Stabbing Another Teen, Leaving Him Critically Injured

Less than 12 hours after a homicide victim patronizing Anthony's Pub lost his life, a Joliet teenager suffered a stab wound on Broadway.

Overnight Joliet Murder Victim Identified: Officer Assigned To Anthony's Pub Heard Gunshots

Officers recovered multiple spent shell casings and a handgun in the parking lot.

Joliet Man Arrested At Rialto's Chris Isaak Christmas Concert Won't Be Convicted Of Criminal Charge

Over the course of his 40-year career, platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated singer and actor Chris Isaak has performed to sold-out crowds.

Joliet Police Arrest Man Who Used His Leather Belt Against 14-Year-Old Girl: Prosecutors

Will County Judge Chrystel Gavlin ordered the release of Donshea Merrick following his Joliet police arrest on two domestic battery crimes.

29 Animals Rescued By Joliet Police, 2 Animal Torturers With Ties to Mexico Arrested: Chief

Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans led Thursday's press conference to publicize arrests of Fortino Rodriguez and Ronaldo Rodriguez-Gasca.

Joliet Man Charged With Violating Order Of Protection For 4th Time Loses SAFE-T-Act Hearing: Judge

Joliet Patch has written about Michael Moreno before. He just spent the past five months in Will County's Jail. Now, he's jailed yet again.

Joliet Purse-Snatcher Roughed Up 82-Year-Old Woman Buying Groceries At Jewel: Prosecutors Reveal

Shawn Miller, 41, comes from the 1300 block of Joliet's Clara Avenue. He has been kept in the Will County Jail since April 24.

Joliet Tattoo Artist Captured During Joliet MANS Unit Raid On North Center Street: Prosecutors

Will County Judge Chrystel Gavlin agreed with the Will County State's Attorney's Office petition to detain Cory Mixan, 38, of Joliet.

Accused Of Attacking Cut 158 Owner, JPD Chief Bill Evans, Here's What Happened To Joshua Medina: Court Docs

Joshua Medina had been kept in the Will County Jail from Oct. 25, 2023 until March 31.

Joliet Police Chief Retiring, City Hall Names Temporary Chief Once Bill Evans Leaves In May

Then-City of Joliet manager Jim Capparelli chose Evans, who was a lieutenant for Cook County before retiring, to become Joliet's new chief.

Joliet Police Raided Home On Pine Street, Man Arrested: Cops

He was processed at the Joliet Police Department and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility.