Joliet Heroin Dealer Used Western General Store To Sell Drugs, Warns Her Buyers 'To Be Careful': Prosecutors

Kristina Sholtes, 34, must remain detained under the SAFE-T ACT as Will County Judge Sherri Hale has ruled against the Joliet woman.

Banned From Catholic Church, Joliet Criminal Defendant, 55, Regains Freedom After Kitchen Incident

Joliet police responded to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church and found 55-year-old Arturo Granados-Briseno being detained outside.

Bartender Katie Kearns Vanished From Joliet 9 Years Ago, Where Is Murder Defendant Jeremy Boshears Now?

In 2022, jurors learned that after Katie Kearns disappeared, murder Jeremy Boshears read Joliet Patch's article about her disappearance.

Ex-Boyfriend With Pocketknife Arrested By Joliet Police 'Is Stalking Her:' Will County Prosecutors

It's not uncommon to see misdemeanor Joliet defendants detained under the SAFE-T Act's dangerous standard while murder defendants go free.

Joliet's Most Arrested Man From 2021 Engages In Violent Scuffle With Joliet Police At Tony's: Complaint

The Joliet Police Department is very familiar with Jarrod "Luckey" Barnes.

Child, 12, Dies In Joliet: Bloodstain On Mattress Shared By Girl And Her Mother, Prosecutors Reveal

Dirty laundry, dishes and debris littered the home's floor, and dirty human and animal tracks covered high-traffic areas, prosecutors said.

There's New Sheriff In Town: Patrick Jones' Reveals His Plans For Will County Residents As He Takes Over

Road patrol Sgt. Patrick Jones defeated Republican challenger Jim Reilly in the Nov. 3 general election. Jones takes office Dec. 1.

Child, 12, Dies Of Heroin Overdose, Joliet Mom Lands In Will County Jail For 2024 Death: Joliet Police Reveal

Joliet police found 12-year-old Mya King unresponsive in a bedroom on the second floor of the home. She died three days later in Chicago.

He Killed His Own Father: Joliet Man Learns Prison Sentence From Judge Sarah Jones

During an argument, Jakeem Williams retrieved a handgun from his bedroom and shot his father, Joliet police said back in 2023.

Joliet Criminal Busted After Joliet Police Drug Investigation Leads To His Arrest: Police Announce

Shortly before the warrant was executed, officers took Hurtado into custody during a traffic stop.

Meet Your 6 New Will Co. Assistant Attorneys: 'Our Office Is Committed To Pursuing Justice'

Each of the six attorneys shared why they chose to begin their legal careers with the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Joliet Driver Had 6 Beers, 8 Shots, Topped 140 MPH On I-55 Before Crash Killed WESCOM Dispatcher: Police

After impact, victim Melissa Prosser's car was pushed into the grass ditch between the roadway and the I-55 southbound on-ramp.

Joliet Man Killed Walmart Employee At Store: Police

The man had been in a relationship with the worker, a 21-year-old woman from Chicago, police said.

Chaney-Monge Student 'Had Nightmares About Being Beaten Again:' Judge Releases Crest Hill Defendant From Jail

The student was supposed to have basketball practice after school, but instead went for dinner with a friend and a friend's mother.

Underage Girl In Joliet Pursued By Man Who Drove From Pennsylvania To Bring Flowers, Plush Animal: Forfeiture

Arrested by Joliet police, Randy Linarez isn't facing child soliciting charges, instead he's facing aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.

'The Baby Was A Surprise To Defendant And He Was Upset About It': Prosecutors Charge Joliet Man With 2 Crimes

Joliet police took 43-year-old Luis Valencia-Vazquez into custody during his early morning Halloween aggravated battery arrest at his house.

$18,066 In Cash Recovered From Coat Kept In Joliet Basement, SAFE-T Act Detention Ordered: Judge

Roman Medel, 36, lists the Will County jail as his permanent address. Police say fentanyl pills were also found in a 5-year-old's jacket.

'No Muslims And We Don't Want Sharia Law,' Wilmington Man Warned His New Neighbors: Prosecutors

Wilmington hate crime defendant Chad Glover of Phelan Acres can remain free after Will County Judge Amy Bertani-Tomczak ruled in his favor.

Trouble In Double J Sports Bar Leads To Joliet Police Response, Arrest For Passed Out Patron: Cops

Joliet's police officers took the man into custody and Herrera Camacho was charged with aggravated battery.

Masturbator Captured Near Joliet Children's Day Care On City's West Side: Police

Christopher Vlack was arrested and charged with felony public indecency and criminal trespass to real property, Joliet police revealed.

Man With Loaded Gun Wanders Joliet's Near West Side, Now He's in County Jail: Police Reveal Why

Upon arrival, Joliet officers located a man matching the suspect’s description in the rear parking lot and identified him as Deshauwn King.

Verdict Reached In Jon Hansen Double Shooting Trial: Shorewood Man Considered Romeo Nance His Guardian Angel

The defense said Jon Hansen was a “useful idiot” to suspected mass murderer Romeo Nance, while prosecutors said he was behind two shootings.

'He Is Not The Survivor, Find Him Guilty On All Counts': Prosecutor To Jon Hansen's Jury

Defense attorney Jeff Tomczak told the jury police needed to find a Big Kahuna once Joliet mass murderer Romeo Nance took his own life.

Reckless Homicide Charges For Joliet's Repeat Drunk Driver Who Killed WESCOM 911 Dispatcher On I-55: ISP

Melisssa Prosser was driving around 3:15 a.m. on southbound Interstate 55 at mile marker 246 when she was involved in a two-vehicle crash.

Car Hit Joliet Tavern On Raynor Ave. As Joliet Man Tried To Run Over Private Security Guard: Complaint

Roiber Hernandez-Lira, who also goes by the name of Robert, was kept in the Will County Jail this week on charges of aggravated assault.

Downtown Joliet Public Library Security Guard Beaten, Taken To Hospital, 2 Charged With Felonies: Cops

An officer observed two men walking southbound in the 0–100 block of South Des Plaines Street and recognized them as the suspects.

'Oh No, Dad! No, Dad! No!' Jury Sees Joliet Homicidal Maniac Kill Entire Family As Little Boy, 3, Watches

Jeff Tomczak's strategy for Shorewood first-degree murder defendant Jon Hansen is to prove to jurors Romeo Nance did all nine shootings.

Woman Leaves Her 2 Little Kids In Harrah's Parking Deck To Roam Downtown Joliet Overnight: Police

Officers responded to the Harrah’s Casino parking deck at 151 N. Joliet St. for a welfare check involving a woman and her two kids.

Lt. Jeremy Harrison Getting Lots Of Money Thanks To Joliet Police Fire Board's 3-2 Vote

Harrison now faces criminal charges as a result of allegations that he misused the Joliet Police Department's Flock camera system.

'God Wanted Apartment To Burn Because Landlord Had Done Illegal Things,' Lindsay Rozner Tells Investigator

Already detained under the SAFE-T Act, the Wilmington woman now faces aggravated arson and residential arson charges for aCrest Hill fire.

Joliet's Rash Of Burglaries Solved With Arrests Of 2 Teens Accused Of Targeting Parked Vehicles

Joliet Police remind residents to lock their vehicles, remove valuables and avoid leaving vehicle keys or personal IDs inside.

Child Pornography Defendant Fired As Joliet Public Schools' Janitor Reveals His New Private Defense Counsel

Joliet Patch has produced several exclusive stories on Jeremy Ledesma. The Joliet Public School District 86 janitor was fired in January.

Joliet Gunshot Victim In Michael Jordan Sweater Did Not Identify Shorewood Defendant As Shooter: Detective

Jon Hansen's first-degree murder trial will begin its third week on Monday. The Shorewood man hung out with mass murderer Romeo Nance.

Wilmington Man Can't Control His Anger, Victim Suffers Head Blow From Chair Strikes: Complaint

Matthew Campus has been the focus of other Joliet Patch crime stories. Now Wilmington Police have a warrant out for his arrest yet again.

Brass Knuckles Found In Joliet Man's Possession Land Him In Jail Once Again: Prosecutors

For each of the past two months, Will County Sheriff's Office has booked 40-year-old Bobby Prewitt Jr. in the jail. He lives in Marycrest.

35 Criminal Charges For Los Angeles Lakers Fan Arrested By Joliet Police

Joliet police captured the 27-year-old out of Chicago Heights and with 35 charges, and it's unclear when he's getting out of the jail.

Minority Couple Would Be Killed If They Purchased Home In Wilmington's Phelan Acres: Complaint

A Wilmington resident, Chad Glover, 42, will celebrate his birthday by facing eight criminal charges, including three hate crimes.

Jon Hansen Does Not Have Face Tattoos Identifying As A Milwaukee King: Joliet Police Detective's Testimony

Joliet Police Detective Chris Moore, a street gang expert for his agency, testified the past two days in the first-degree murder trial.

Bank Robber From Joliet Gets 20 Years Federal Prison: "Victor, Stop It!" Joliet Police Sgt. D'Arcy Exclaimed

When Joliet police staked out Victor Barakat's Joliet apartment unit, he tried firing his loaded gun at Sgt. Chris D'Arcy on his porch.

Joliet Man Who Lives In Car Wins SAFE-T Act Hearing, Joliet Victim Found At Self Storage World: Prosecutors

The female victim told Joliet how Antoine Cox drinks alcohol every day and is violent with her, the prosecutors alleged.