Accused of Embezzling $1.5 Million From Joliet Landscaping Firm, Robin Rodriguez Learns Her Sentence

Robin Rodriguez and her attorney Chuck Bretz managed to drag out her criminal case at the Will County Courthouse for eight years.

Joliet Police Detective Goes On Trial Thursday, Waives His Right To Jury Trial

At 12:12 a.m. Sept. 28, 2024, Joliet officers responded to the off-duty detective's house on Woodiris Drive for a domestic disturbance.

Will Triple Murderer Joshua Miner Help Bethany McKee Escape A Retrial Conviction?

Under Glasgow, the State's Attorney's Office has had a number of stinging defeats in recent months, one being Bethany McKee's murder case.

'He Was Not At The Shooting' Joliet's Repeat Criminal Defendant Tells Joliet Police Detectives: Prosecutor

Chuck Bretz told Angel Vargas the GPS locations for the ankle monitor are incorrect and also wrong for his other pending cases: prosecutors.

Man Shoots Up Another House, Police Arrest Him Wearing Ankle Monitor: JPD

It took a week find to him, but Joliet police officers managed to capture Angel Vargas, who comes from the 700 block of Garnsey Avenue.

Joliet Woman, 23, Crashes On Plainfield Road Near I-55, Joliet Police Make DUI Arrest: Police

Jena Quinn was processed at the Joliet Police Department and released on a notice to appear in court.

Brass Knuckle Punches Thrown, Knife Displayed During Fight With Family Member: Joliet Police

Police also allege that 62-year-old Jerry Lee Jones attempted to stab the victim with a pocketknife.

Glass Door Shatters At Double J Sports Bar's Closing Time, Joliet Police Track Down And Arrest Customer

Officers say they located Ricardo Escobedo-Arteaga at his home and took him into custody without incident.

Joliet Woman In Her 80s Drives Into Retention Pond, Rescued By Firefighters

Spokesman Dwayne English said the Joliet Fire Department personnel were able to extricate the 82-year-old woman from her vehicle.

Manhole Thief Stole Joliet's Manhole Covers Over And Over, Now He's Finally Captured: JPD

He was processed at the Joliet Police Department and released on a notice to appear in court.

Shot In The Head At Joliet's West Park, Victim Taken Into Rockdale: Joliet Police

Upon arrival, Joliet police officers located a 15-year-old boy who had sustained a gunshot wound to the head.

SWAT Team In Joliet Captures Man After Gunshots Fired: Sheriff

This marks the third time 24-year-old Joliet resident Hunter Harvey has been put in the Will County Jail. His others were in 2021 and 2020.

Joliet Bicyclist Run Over On Essington Road By 86-Year-Old Driver From Romeoville: Joliet Police

The southbound lanes of Essington Road were temporarily closed while traffic investigators reconstructed the scene.

Joliet Cruelty To Animals Defendant Loses SAFE-T-Act Detention Hearing, Prosecutors Reveal Bloody Details

Joliet police officers arrested 39-year-old Francisco Arreola after officer Knabel responded to the Gonzalez Fresh Produce grocery store.

Reckless Driver Caused 5-Car Pileup At Plainfield Road: Crest Hill Police

Before the officer could do so, the vehicle turned south onto Plainfield Road and disregarded the traffic signal, authorities said.

Unlicensed Driver Crashed Into Joliet's Linda's Pizza Westside, Faces Charges: Police

Joliet police officers responded to Linda’s Pizza, 723 Taylor St., after a vehicle crashed into the building Tuesday night.

Joliet Man With Suspended FOID Grabs His Gun During Domestic: Police

Brandon Griffin, 50, was processed at the Joliet Police Department and transported to the Kendall County Jail in Yorkville.

Joliet Bicyclist Didn't Have Working Lights At Night, Now He's Being Jailed For Other Troubles: Police

Upon Joliet police's search of Nathan Kilburn, officers recovered suspected cocaine and Adderall pills, the arrest report noted.

Reckless Driver Hits Light Pole, Runs Off Into The Night Before Capture Near Police Station: English

The Jeep failed to obey the red light while southbound on Ottawa Street and struck a Ford Ranger eastbound Jefferson Street: Joliet police

Caton Farm and County Line Road Driver Nods Off Behind The Wheel: Joliet Police Take Her Away In Handcuffs

Joliet Fire Department personnel arrived first and observed the vehicle running, in drive, and blocking traffic in the intersection.

Man, 39, Beat Up His Rooster On Joliet's Collins Street Outside Gonzalez Produce: Joliet Police

Joliet Township Animal Control responded to the scene and took protective custody of the rooster, Joliet Police advised.

Joliet Amazon Worker Faces Felony Criminal Charges

Detective Stephen Boe obtained an arrest warrant last week at the Will County Courthouse for two crimes of theft.

Dangerous Joliet Child Sex Offender Lurks Around Queen Of Apostles Catholic School: Prosecutors

On Friday, the Will County State's Attorney's Office filed its criminal charge and submitted a petition to deny pretrial release for Bailey.

Angry Drunk Man Threw TV Remote, Hitting Woman In Head, 10 Months Later Joliet Police Make Arrest: Agency

Joliet detectives obtained an arrest warrant for two counts of domestic battery for Hilarino Reyes-Santiago on June 26, 2025.

Man Punched Joliet Police Officer In The Arm After Taking A Fighting Stance: JPD

While officers stood by, Terrence Prince became increasingly agitated toward them, Joliet police arrest reports allege.

Woman Used Can Of Deodorant As Dangerous Weapon: Joliet Police

After her arrest, Pruitte complained of an unrelated medical issue and was taken to St. Joseph Medical Center by the Joliet Fire Department.

Repeat DUI Offender Tells Joliet Cops, 'It's The Super Bowl, What Do You Think?" Prosecutor

Joliet's Keith Whately Sr. had his latest arrest on felony drunken driving charges after the Super Bowl. He's now on electronic monitoring.

Hit-And-Run Injuring Man Walking Dog Caused By Illegal Immigrant With Valid License: Sheriff

Grundy County's Sheriff's Office announced the older man was hit by a delivery driver in the Nettle Creek subdivision.

Residential Burglary Defendant In Joliet Too Dangerous To Return To Community: Judge Jennifer Lynch

Judge Jennifer Lynch, a Democrat, ordered Jorge Velez-Vasquez to remain in the Will County Jail after his latest arrest by Joliet police.

Fired Will County Sheriff's Sniper Who Killed Surrendering Man Not Hired By Lewis University PD

After being fired over the death of Gregory Walker, Lewis said it did not hire Allen, despite a public database showing otherwise.

Elwood Sexual Assault Defendant Returned To Community After Judge Pavich Rejects SAFE-T-Act Petition

Elwood's Police Department informed Joliet Patch that because the judge quashed the arrest warrant, no mugshot was taken for Alec Hill.

Joliet Drunken Driver Had Bloodshot Eyes, Slurred Speech: Forfeiture

Eric Sanchez will find out on March 25 whether he will part ways with his 2007 Cadillac Escalade. It's up for a civil forfeiture.

Jiffy Lube Customer Arrested By Joliet Police On Several Charges, Vehicle Towed Away: English

After reviewing surveillance footage from the Jiffy Lube, officers developed a possible address for their suspect, Joliet police revealed.

Basement Attack Puts Victim In Chokehold, Joliet Police Capture Defendant After Traffic Stop

Joliet police obtained a warrant to charge Jefferson with aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, and disorderly conduct.

Plainfield Man, 20, Taken Away By Joliet Police In Handcuffs After Overnight Domestic: English

Scott Bashton of Plainfield was released from Will County's Jail after the State's Attorney's Office chose not to file a petition to detain.

Joliet Strangling Defendant Freed By Will Co. Judge, 'Lack Of History' Cited In SAFE-T-Act Ruling

Will County Associate Judge John Pavich is running as a Democrat in the March 17 primary for Illinois Appellate Court justice.

Joliet Crook Ted Brodeur Books 2 Vacations To Fort Myers, Mexico After Big Brothers/Big Sisters Scandal

As part of Ted Brodeur's sentencing, Will County Judge and former Lockport state senator John Connor signed off on two weeklong vacations.

State Attorney Jim Glasgow's Fears Of 82-Year-Old Joliet Murder Defendant Rejected By Judge Smigielski

Judge Art Smigielski found no evidence that Gilbert Bernal has threatened or tried to intimate the Will County State's Attorney Jim Glasgow.

Sexual Assault In Elwood, 10 Crimes Committed By 30-Year-Old Elwood Man: Prosecutors

Will County Judge Derek Ewanic signed this week's warrant authorizing the Elwood Police Department to go and arrest Alec Hill, age 30.

Sexual Assault By Force Defendant From Joliet Regains Freedom From Will County Judge John Pavich

Will County Judge John Pavich is running in the March 17 primary as a Democrat for a seat on the Illinois Appellate Court.