New Lenox Man Remains Jailed For Domestic Violence

NEW LENOX, IL - A 50-year-old man who lives in the New Lenox area remains in the Will County jail a week after his latest arrest on charges of domestic violence. Authorities took Thomas K. Wood into custody on May 27 after an argument ensued between Wood and his 47-year-old female roommate, police said. "Thomas K. Wood had been drinking and began a verbal confrontation with her," sheriff's police reports indicate.

"The argument escalated as he then began pushing the victim against the wall. The victim attempted to remove herself from the situation by going into her bedroom. Wood entered the bedroom, jumped on the victim, and began choking and biting her," police stated.

In the bedroom, the woman was able to break free from Wood's grip and she called 911, police indicated. Knowing that the police were on their way, Wood bolted.

According to Will County, "Mokena Police located Wood in their jurisdiction, and he was turned over to Will County deputies where he was charged with aggravated domestic battery."

Will County jail logs indicate that Wood has a New Lenox mailing address in the 2600 block of Farmview Drive. He has been charged with aggravated battery, domestic battery causing bodily harm and domestic battery-having one or two prior convictions.

A judge for Will County set Wood's bail at $100,000. As of Monday, June 4, Wood still remained incarcerated in the downtown Joliet jail.

If he comes up with his bond money, Wood has been ordered stay away from the house on Farmview and stay away from the victim.

Mugshot of Thomas K. Wood via Will County Sheriff