Henry’s bond had been set at $1 million. In May, Henry sought to dismiss the action in Will County, arguing that it should be tried in Chicago where the carjacking occurred. Judge Bertani-Tomczak denied the motion after the prosecution argued that Henry continued to exert unauthorized control over the stolen Volkswagen Jetta in Will County.
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Posted inCrime, Shorewood, Will County
Glasgow announces Nunez sentenced to 10 years for drug induced homicide
“Saul Nunez is the 17th Will County defendant to receive a prison sentence for dealing deadly poison that causes the death of another. Although these cases are often extremely difficult to investigate, our police departments and my office are committed to doing everything we can to take dealers who sell deadly drugs like fentanyl off our streets,” said State’s Attorney Glasgow.
Posted inCrime, State
Sheriffs say they want no role in enforcing state’s assault weapon registry
“If I pull somebody over for speeding going 65 in a 55, and I don’t write them a ticket, does that mean I’m not enforcing (the law)?” he aked. “And I know we’re talking apples to oranges here, but…my point on this is that officers have discretion. We don’t arrest everybody we could or else our jails would be totally overrun.”
Posted inCrime, Joliet
Joliet Police Department active investigation
On January 3, 2023, at 9:10 AM, Officers responded to the area of Brentwood Place and Westfield Road for a report of shots fired.
Posted inCrime, Joliet, Local, News, Politics
Joliet Township Trustee free on bond after tax fraud arrest
Ferrell is facing two counts of theft by deception, two counts of wire fraud, two counts of loan fraud, one count of theft, two counts of forgery, two counts of obtaining fraudulent state unemployment benefits and five counts for failing to file income tax returns in Illinois.
Posted inCrime, Politics, State
Governor Pritzker signs SAFE-T Act amendment
The bill clarifies multiple aspects of the SAFE-T Act, which ends the cash bail system in Illinois effective January 1st, 2023 and creates a more equitable system where pre-trial detention is based on community risk rather than financial means.
Posted inCrime, Joliet
Illinois State Police make arrest for possession of child pornography
Following an extensive investigation, ISP Investigators executed a search warrant in the 1300 block of Copperfield Avenue in Joliet, IL. Files containing child pornography were located on an electronic device belonging to Kelly.
Posted inCrime
Glasgow announces Deanthony Williamson sentenced to 12 years in 2018 shooting
“The indiscriminate firing of a weapon in the direction of a home with four innocent sleeping children is reflective of an abandoned and malignant heart,” Glasgow said. “The defendant will have over a decade in prison to think about his criminal conduct that easily could have resulted in the loss of precious lives.”
Posted inCrime, News, Plainfield
Fremarek, former supervisor pleads guilty for embezzlement
Anthony Fremarek, 49, was accused of taking more than $1.3 million over six years from a technology consulting company in Schaumburg to fund personnel expenses, including payments on his credit cards without authorization. According to the charges, Fremarek allegedly made false entries in the company’s accounting system over a six-year period by making it appear payments went to legitimate vendors.
Posted inCrime, Joliet, Will County
Blaique Morgan found guilty of first-degree murder in 2016 death of next-door neighbor
On January 7, 2016, the Will County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call by Bielec’s roommate stating that Bielec was severely injured and lying in their driveway. Officers spoke with Blaique Morgan who stated that he and his brother, Amari Morgan, went to Bielec’s residence to confront him about an ongoing dispute. An argument ensued, and Bielec was fatally struck in the head with a bat.
