A Joliet woman charged with battering four police officers was released from jail because she was not charged with an offense eligible for detention under the SAFE-T Act.

Joliet and Plainfield police apprehended two 19-year-old suspects in a home invasion that turned violent Sunday morning.

A Joliet woman is facing several charges after allegedly resisting arrest and assaulting police officers at a local bar early Sunday morning, according to the Joliet Police Department.

Joliet resident has called on city to eliminate Flock cameras, but police say they have become an essential crime-fighting device.

A Joliet police sergeant is under investigation by the Will-Grundy Major Crimes Task Force, police said.

Peter Zabala is charged with Ashley Tucker’s murder and the concealment of her death following a Joliet Police Department investigation into Tucker’s disappearance on Oct. 14, 2018.

An emergency medical technician from Joliet was arrested after she was accused of aggressive behavior and causing a delay for an ambulance transporting a patient, police said.

In the winter months, police often see an increase in stolen vehicles, the Joliet Police Department said.

The 3rd District Appellate Court affirmed the SAFE-T Act detention of a Glendale Heights man charged with attempted murder of a Joliet police officer in 2023. The case still awaits trial.

Joliet, along with Chicago, saw a major drop in homicides in 2025 compared to the previous years.

A Joliet man was arrested after he was accused of robbing about $5,000 worth of collectible Funko Pop figurines from a 55-year-old man. 

Officers responded to the shooting about Sunday in the 1100 block of Clement Street, said Joliet Police Sgt. Dwayne English.

The charges alleged Christopher McClinton used a counterfeit $100 to buy a lottery ticket on July 13 from a gas station in Joliet.

A Will County judge ordered a Chicago felon charged with unlawful gun possession in Joliet to remain in jail under the SAFE-T Act.

A Joliet woman faces a felony charge after she was accused of striking a man with a cane with metal spikes during an anti-Trump protest last October.

During the investigation of the Joliet shooting, officers found a loaded handgun with an extended magazine and a spent shell casing, police said.

About 50 juveniles involved Saturday. There were "multiple fights," Joliet police said. Two were arrested.

A federal lawsuit claims a "culture of impunity and ratification" emboldened a Joliet police officer to use excessive force in an incident that led to the death of a man who was acting erratically after making a 911 call.

An attorney for a Joliet police lieutenant said he doesn't believe he did "anything wrong and this is a wrongful termination and obviously that’s why we’re appealing."

The charges stem from investigations into several burglaries that took place from Nov. 18-22, Joliet police said.

At 3:05 p.m. Monday, Joliet police responded to a report of a robbery at a business on Collins Street.

The Will County Sheriff’s Office said two men have been charged in connection with a home invasion that involved the robbing of woman at gunpoint in her home.

Maxine Boykin, the first Black female officer for the Joliet Police Department, died on Nov. 26 at 90. Her son, Mark Boykin Sr., 64, said he had been “blessed” with a loving mother.

A Joliet teenager has been charged with four additional counts of burglary and two counts of criminal damage to property following the investigations related to burglaries of local businesses, Joliet police said

A Joliet man was arrested after allegedly stealing a car and then fleeing Joliet police

The incident was reported on Monday in the 200 block of Munroe Street in Joliet.

Joliet Police say Melinda Hall was last seen wearing a black winter coat and white shoes and carrying a red duffle bag and gray backpack.

Officers responded to the shooting on Dec. 6 in the 500 block Ohio Street in Joliet.

Joliet police officials are seeking help with finding a 17-year-old teen.

Joliet's police chief said his investigations division “continues to record higher than a 90% clearance rate on homicide offenses over a three-year period.”

About 80 children were able to shop for Christmas gifts at Walmart at no cost on Saturday thanks to the Joliet Police Department. 

The Joliet Police Department and the Salvation Army have partnered again to host the annual Patrol For Hunger food drive benefiting Joliet-area families at the holidays.

Since 2022, Karl Ferrell has been facing charges of theft by deception, loan fraud, wire fraud, forgery, state benefits fraud and failure to file income tax returns.

A Joliet police officer is facing felony charges that allege he used a counterfeit $100 to buy lottery tickets at a gas station, court records show.

Denise O’Malley agreed to plead guilty to aggravated battery with firearm in the Sept. 13, 2020 shooting of her husband, who told a judge he didn’t want to see his wife go to prison.

A 68-year-old woman in Joliet who was reported missing has been safely located, police said.

A Joliet woman has been charged with endangering two people inside of a liquor store on Sept. 27 by recklessly firing a gun.

Defense motions filed in a case linked to a 2024 mass shooting in Joliet have alleged the actions of Illinois State Police scientist are serious enough to require a special prosecutor. 

A teacher had petitioned a protective order that alleged a Joliet woman threatened to kill her and filed a false report against her with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, court records show.

Joliet police officers responded to the shooting last Saturday in the 300 block of Third Avenue.

Jalen Davis, 18 of Joliet, has been charged with three counts of burglary, possession of burglary tools, criminal damage to property and obstructing identification.

The home was occupied at the time of the shooting but no injuries were reported, Joliet police said.

At 1:15 a.m. Nov. 16, Joliet police responded to the area of Collins Street and Cleveland Avenue for a report of male who had been stabbed

In a statement on the termination of a Joliet police detective, the police chief said the department is "built on accountability and ethical conduct, both on and off duty."

Jesus Simms, 32, of Joliet, is accused of stabbing a 45-year-old man multiple times near South Ottawa and McDonough streets on Tuesday evening

The Joliet Police Department reported on its Facebook page Saturday that Riene Valencia, 52, has been located.

A 58-year-old woman was found dead inside of a vehicle in downtown Joliet but there were no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.

A 45-year-old male was found in the area of McDonough Street and South Ottawa Street with multiple stab wounds, Joliet police said.

Detectives believe a residence on Joliet’s west side was targeted in a shooting that left a 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the mouth while he was asleep. 

A Joliet teen was hospitalized early Friday morning for injuries considered not life threatening.