Crime

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Suspect Arrested in June 25 Walmart Fire

July 3, 2026

Cobble During the investigation into the fire that occurred June 25, 2026, at Walmart, located at 1401 S. Route 59,…

June 30, 2026

Melendez Jr. During an extensive investigation into a fatal hit-and-run traffic crash that occurred during the early morning hours of…

June 28, 2026

On June 28, 2026, at 1:59 a.m., an officer observed a Cadillac CTS traveling southbound on Raynor Avenue without its headlights…

June 23, 2026

Robinson On June 22, 2026, at 8:38 p.m., officers responded to West Jefferson Street and North Hickory Street for a…

June 16, 2026

CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for trafficking firearms and…

June 16, 2026

On June 15, 2026, at 4:03 p.m., officers responded to Riverwalk Homes Apartments (363 North Broadway Street) for a report of…

May 27, 2026

On May 23, 2026, at 2:24 p.m., officers responded to El Ranchito Supermarket located at 561 East Cass Street after…

May 23, 2026

UPDATE TO PLAINFIELD SCHOOL THREAT INCIDENT** A male juvenile remains in police custody at Saint Joseph Medical center after police…

May 18, 2026

On May 18, 2026, a 13-year-old male juvenile from Joliet was arrested, booked, and transported to the Will County River…

May 15, 2026

On May 15, 2026, at 10:17 a.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Mills Road for a report of…

May 9, 2026

Willis Ellis The Joliet Police Department has been notified by the WillCounty State’s Attorney’s Office that Willis Ellis has been…

May 4, 2026

Norals During an investigation conducted by the Joliet Police Department Narcotics Unit, Roscoe Norals III (28, Joliet) was identified as…