Arrest Leads to Attempted Murder Charge
Dejon Weems (32, Plainfield) was arrested, processed, and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility for Attempted Murder.
On April 19, 2025, at 4:26 p.m., Officers responded to the area of Cass Street and Eastern Avenue for a report of a stabbing that occurred near the intersection. Upon arrival, Officers located a 59-year-old male victim that had been stabbed multiple times.
It is believed that Weems allegedly stabbed the victim multiple times during a fight near the intersection. Weems ran from the scene following the stabbing but was located and arrested near the 200 block of Benton Street following a brief foot pursuit.
Following a search of Weems, Officers recovered a small sword-like blade, as well as a pocketknife.
The victim was transported to St. Joseph Medical Center by the Joliet Fire Department, where he was listed in critical but stable condition. It was determined that the victim had been stabbed over 10 times by Weems.
Following a review of the facts and evidence of this case, the Will County State’s Attorney Office approved a charge of Attempted Murder.
Weems was processed at the Joliet Police
Department and then transferred to the Will County Adult Detention Facility.