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Burglary

8/4/26
15800 block of s bell rd, homer glen
Violent Crime. Sheriff o/s burglary at Nicks BBQ. 2 suspects broke the windows, fled in a dark SUV
Shooting

8/3/26
22900 block of firenze dr, frankfort
Shooting/Stabbing. PD o/s male shot in the leg. Known suspect fled
Shooting

8/3/26
22900 block of firenze dr, frankfort
19-year-old man shot inside home following altercation with relative; non-life-threatening injuries
Shooting

8/1/26
1600 block of walker road, yorkville
Reckless Discharge of a Firearm: On 08/01/2026 at 5:09 p.m., deputies responded to [location] in Fox Township for a report of target shooting in the area which caused minor property damage. The investigation is ongoing.
Robbery

8/1/26
19800 block of lagrange rd, mokena
Armed Robbery. PD o/s armed robbery at Fog City. 2 males with guns fled in a grey focus
Robbery

7/27/26
1600 block of e cass st, joliet
Armed Robbery. PD o/s with an A/R to Highland Liquor. 2 Male perps w/gun fled in a Durango. Money taken
Assault

7/26/26
1100 block of loren dr, joliet
Man fatally stabbed his wife during a domestic-related confrontation in an attached garage, then turned the knife on himself; both pronounced dead at the scene
Burglary

7/22/26
2400 block of e joliet hwy, new lenox
Violent Crime. PD o/s burglary at Zin Club, front glass shattered
Shooting

6/25/26
100 block of luana rd, joliet twp, il
Violent Crime. Delayed: SO o/s investigating shots fired. Casings found.
Other

6/24/26
Wood lenhart road, braceville
OFFICERS WERE CALLED TO WOOD LENHART ROAD FOR A POSSIBLE DISTURBANCE. THE CALLER STATED THAT THEY COULD HEAR PEOPLE ARGUING. UPON ARRIVAL, OFFICERS CHECKED THE AREA BUT COULD NOT LOCATE THE SOURCE.
Other

6/24/26
Warren ravenna road near state route 5, braceville
OFFICERS RESPONDED TO A SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH ON WARREN RAVENNA ROAD NEAR STATE ROUTE 5. THE ONLY VEHICLE INVOLVED WAS A MOTORCYCLE THAT HAD GONE DOWN ATTEMPTING TO AVOID AN ANIMAL IN THE ROAD. THE RIDER DECLINED EMS TREATMENT.
Assault

6/22/26
Jefferson st and hickory st, joliet
DUI driver exited vehicle after fatal crash and attacked another dirt bike rider; charged with aggravated battery
Shooting

6/21/26
15000 block of ridge road, seward township
A Report Of A Reckless Discharge Of A Firearm.
Burglary

6/18/26
600 block of e lincoln hwy, new lenox
Violent Crime. PD o/s burglary at Vino Gaming. Multiple suspects fled in a dodge durango
Burglary

6/18/26
1000 block of e lincoln hwy, new lenox
Violent Crime. PD o/s recent burglary at Dan Jose Cantina. Front glass door broken out
Shooting

6/14/26
1700 block of n raynor ave, crest hill
Shooting/Stabbing. Delayed: PD o/s of a shooting. Male victim in critical condition, gunshot wound to the back.
Other

6/12/26
Allen smith road, braceville
OFFICERS RESPONDED TO A RESIDENTIAL ALARM DROP ON ALLEN SMITH ROAD. OFFICERS SPOKE TO THE HOMEOWNERS AND DETERMINED THAT THE ALARM WAS ACCIDENTAL.
Other

6/11/26
State routes 534 & 5, braceville
OFFICERS RESPONDED TO A TWO-VEHICLE CRASH BETWEEN A GARBAGE TRUCK AND A CHRYSLER SEDAN AT THE INTERSECTION OF STATE ROUTES 534 AND 5. BOTH VEHICLES HAD DISABLING DAMAGE AND REQUIRED A TOW. THE DRIVER OF THE SEDAN HAD ONLY A MINOR APPARENT INJURY. BRA
Other

6/11/26
Kinsman road, braceville
OFFICERS WERE CALLED TO CHECK THE WELFARE OF A RESIDENT ON KINSMAN ROAD. OFFICERS MADE CONTACT WITH THE RESIDENT.
Other

6/10/26
Eagle creek road, braceville
OFFICERS RESPONDED TO EAGLE CREEK ROAD FOR A NOISE COMPLAINT. THIS WAS PART OF AN ONGOING ISSUE BETWEEN NEIGHBORS. BOTH PARTIES WERE ADVISED AS TO HOW TO LEGALLY HANDLE THEIR DISAGREEMENTS.
Theft

6/10/26
1400 block of rock creek blvd, joliet
Multiple high-end vehicles stolen and damaged at hotel parking lot during Hot Rod Power Tour; 3 Corvettes and 1 Camaro taken
Other

6/9/26
Jewell north road, braceville
OFFICERS RESPONDED TO A JEWELL NORTH ROAD ADDRESS REGARDING A CIVIL MATTER. ONE PARTY WAS TRESPASSED FROM THE PROPERTY.
Theft

6/9/26
1400 block of rock creek blvd, joliet
Three Chevrolet Corvettes and a Camaro stolen from Holiday Inn parking lot during Hot Rod Power Tour event; multiple other vehicles also damaged
Other

6/8/26
Kale adams road, braceville
OFFICERS RESPONDED TO KALE ADAMS ROAD TO CHECK THE WELFARE OF AN ELDERLY RESIDENT WHO HAD NOT BEEN HEARD FROM IN A WHILE. OFFICERS MADE CONTACT WITH THE RESIDENT.
Assault

6/8/26
200 block of gore rd, morris
Shooting/Stabbing. FD o/s of a subject stabbed multiple times in the abdomen.
Other

6/8/26
600 block of mcdonough street, joliet
UNWANTED JOLIET MAN WAS NOT WELCOME AT THIS GATHERING ON CITY'S SOUTHEAST SIDE: POLICE
Other

6/8/26
600 block of mcdonough street, joliet
UNWANTED JOLIET MAN WAS NOT WELCOME AT THIS GATHERING ON CITY'S SOUTHEAST SIDE: POLICE
Other

6/3/26
State route 5, braceville
OFFICERS RESPONDED TO A RESIDENCE ON STATE ROUTE 5 TO CHECK THE WELFARE OF A RESIDENT THAT HAD NOT BEEN HEARD FROM IN A FEW DAYS. BRACEVILLE FIRE AND POLICE MADE ENTRY TO FIND THAT THE RESIDENT HAD DIED, APPARENTLY OF NATURAL CAUSES.
Other

6/3/26
N and b i-55 and rte 59, joliet
Veh Pursuit. ISP pursuing a chevy sedan with a F/B driver in a shirt, last seen N/B.
Shooting

6/2/26
16600 block of west adobe drive, crest hill
SHOOTING AT CREST HILL BUSINESS: EMPLOYEE RETURNS WEARING ALL BLACK, ARMED WITH GUN, PROSECUTORS SAY
Other

6/1/26
Shanks phalanx road, braceville
OFFICERS RECEIVED A COMPLAINT THAT ECOSHIELD REPS WERE WALKING THROUGH RESIDENTS' YARDS AND TRESPASSING ON SHANKS PHALANX ROAD. OFFICERS MADE CONTACT WITH THE PARTY AND DISCOVERED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY OF THEIR LICENSES, BUSINESS CARDS OR PAPERW
Assault

6/1/26
Riverview golf course state route 82, braceville
OFFICERS RESPONDED TO RIVERVIEW GOLF COURSE ON STATE ROUTE 82 REGARDING A HARASSMENT CALL. A SUBJECT MADE MULTIPLE UNWANTED ADVANCES ON AN EMPLOYEE. OFFICERS HAD TO ADVISE THE SUBJECT TO STOP.
Other

6/1/26
State route 534, braceville
OFFICERS WERE DISPATCHED TO STATE ROUTE 534 TO ASSIST BRACEVILLE EMS WITH A SUBJECT IN CRISIS. THE SUBJECT COMPLIED WITH ORDERS AND ACCEPTED TRANSPORT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR EVALUATION.
Other

6/1/26
Budget lodge, braceville
OFFICERS WERE DISPATCHED TO ASSIST NEWTON FALLS POLICE WITH A COMBATIVE SUBJECT IN MENTAL DISTRESS AT BUDGET LODGE. OFFICERS ASSISTED WITH GAINING CONTROL OF THE SUBJECT. BRACEVILLE EMS ASSISTED WITH TRANSPORTING THE SUBJECT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR EVALU
Arrest

5/31/26
4900 block of courtland circle, plainfield
HE'S ON PACE TO BECOME JOLIET POLICE DEPARTMENT'S MOST ARRESTED PERSON FOR 2026
Arrest

5/30/26
4900 block of courtland circle, joliet
HE'S ON PACE TO BECOME JOLIET POLICE DEPARTMENT'S MOST ARRESTED PERSON FOR 2026
Assault

5/28/26
400 block of bridge street, joliet
JOLIET SEXUAL ASSAULT DEFENDANT FROM BRIDGE STREET MEETS SAFE-T ACT'S DANGEROUSNESS STANDARD: JUDGE
Shooting

5/28/26
16600 block of west adobe drive, lockport
SHOOTING AT CREST HILL BUSINESS: EMPLOYEE RETURNS WEARING ALL BLACK, ARMED WITH GUN, PROSECUTORS SAY
Assault

5/26/26
Jefferson street, joliet
WRONG-WAY DRIVER CROSSES JEFFERSON STREET BRIDGE BEFORE CRASH, 2 CRITICALLY INJURED: JOLIET POLICE
Theft

5/25/26
Riverbend driving range state route 5, braceville
THEFT REPORTED AT RIVERBEND DRIVING RANGE OFF STATE ROUTE 5 AFTER SOMEONE TOOK UPWARDS OF 6,000 GOLF BALLS FROM THE BUSINESS.
Theft

5/24/26
Braceville robinson road, braceville
IDENTITY THEFT REPORTED BY A RESIDENT ON BRACEVILLE ROBINSON ROAD. THE VICTIM HAD NOT LOST ANY MONEY, BUT WANTED TO BE PROACTIVE WHEN SHE NOTICED SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY ON HER BANKING REPORTS.
Assault

5/19/26
Braceville robinson road near oakland drive, braceville
SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH REPORTED ON BRACEVILLE ROBINSON ROAD NEAR OAKLAND DRIVE. A LARGE BOX TRUCK FAILED TO NAVIGATE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. THE TRUCK GOT STUCK IN THE DITCH AND STRUCK A METAL FENCE ACROSS THE STREET. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.
Shooting

5/19/26
400 block of market st, joliet
13-year-old boy shot in shoulder critically; another 13-year-old charged with reckless discharge of firearm
Burglary

5/19/26
2400 block of e joliet hwy, new lenox
Violent Crime. PD o/s burglary at Zin Club, 4 male suspects fled in a grey infiniti
Shooting

5/18/26
400 block of market street, joliet
13-year-old boy shot and critically injured inside home; airlifted to hospital
Other

5/17/26
Wood-lenhart road, braceville
OFFICERS ASSISTED BRACEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT WITH A DOWNED WIRE ON WOOD-LENHART ROAD, AND A FEW HOURS LATER WITH A TREE DOWN ACROSS BRACEVILLE ROBINSON ROAD NEAR THE BRACEVILLE CEMETERY.
Shooting

5/16/26
1600 block of s chicago st, joliet
Violent Crime. Sheriff o/s shots fired with casings located
Shooting

5/16/26
200 block of dellwood ave, lockport twp, il
Violent Crime. Delayed: SO o/s, shots fired. Multiple casings in the street. Suspects fled in a Kia.
Other

5/15/26
Braceville robinson road, braceville
OFFICERS ASSISTED EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE WITH A RESIDENT WHO HAD PASSED OUT ON BRACEVILLE ROBINSON ROAD. THE PATIENT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.
Shooting

5/15/26
600 block of mills road, joliet
MILLS ROAD SHOOTING SOLVED BY JOLIET POLICE AS MAN IS ARRESTED ON SEVERAL FELONIES