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Man Injured in Garnsey Avenue Shooting
On October 12, 2025, at 1:07 a.m., Officers responded to the 600 block of Garnsey Avenue for a report of…
Chicago Heights Man Sentenced to 70 Years for Fatal Shooting of Girlfriend
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announces that Willie Banks, 49 of Chicago Heights, was sentenced Tuesday by Judge Thomas…
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested after Woman Seriously Injured in Walmart Parking Lot Incident
Herbert Hume (37, Joliet) was charged with Aggravated DUI (four counts) and Aggravated Battery (two counts). During an investigation of…
Suspect Arrested Following Shooting on Hickory Street
Joseph Blakemore (39, Joliet) was charged with Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by Felon and Possession of a Stolen…
Suspect Arrested on Battery, Weapons Charges
Reginald Rogers (33, Joliet) was charged with Armed Habitual Criminal and Aggravated Battery. On September 27, 2025, at 1:46 a.m.,…
Driver Killed, Toddler Seriously Injured in Semi Crash on 53
On October 1, 2025, at 10:22 p.m., Officers responded to Route 53 (South Chicago Street) and Dollar Tree Lane for…
Joliet Township Shooting Sends One to the Hospital
Maximiliano Lara Following an initial investigation, detectives have charged 25-year-old Maximiliano Lara with Aggravated Battery/Use of a Deadly Weapon…
Four Children Unharmed in Domestic Murder-Suicide
On September 29, 2025, at 5:49 a.m., Officers responded to a residence in the 1800 block of Burshire Court after…
Police Investigating Broadway Street Shooting
On September 22, 2025, at 12:45 a.m., Officers responded to the 0-50 block of North Broadway Street for a report…
Traffic Stop Leads to Major Narcotics Seizure
On September 20, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Will County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a routine traffic stop on a red…
Suspect in Circle K Armed Robbery Arrested
Devion Smith (27, Joliet) has been arrested and chargedwith Armed Robbery and is currently being held at the Will County…
Joliet Man Arrested on Multiple Weapons Charges
Andrew Planeta (47, Joliet) was charged and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility for Armed Habitual Criminal (Class…