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.

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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.

"Driving impaired isn’t just dangerous; it’s unacceptable. We’ll be out in full force, and no excuses will be accepted," said Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans.

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.

The city of Joliet is kicking off its holiday season with two community traditions – the annual Santa Send-Off and the 49th Festival of the Gnomes.

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.

The 2026 budget for Joliet “holds the line on property taxes for the second consecutive year," according to city officials. The city council is expected to vote on the budget next week.

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.

Daniel “Dan” Davis is 59 years old, 5′7″, 165 pounds, and last seen wearing a black Harley Davidson jacket, red Indiana University sweatshirt, and black jeans, Joliet police said.

With a winter storm forecast for the Joliet area beginning early Saturday morning, here is a reminder of parking regulations that go into effect during major snowfalls

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

The Joliet Police Department noted there will be street closures and detours. Plan for traffic delays and a large amount of pedestrian traffic in the area.

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. 

The Joliet Police Department is urging residents to use caution over the holiday season for both home and financial security.

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.

A Plainfield man barricaded himself inside of his residence with a firearm after leaving the scene of a single-vehicle crash, police said. 

Plainfield police were at an active incident at the area of Crossing Drive and Spring View Court on Sunday. Joliet police assisted at the scene.

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.

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.

Joliet police detective Jeremy Eaton addresses mental health in veterans through five different outlets.

A Joliet police lieutenant who was put on leave on July 29 still remains on administrative leave and the city inspector general investigation is still ongoing.

The 2023 case against a former Joliet Park District official charged with using a district credit card for personal entertainment purchases remains open in court.

Seven people were taken to local hospitals with injuries “ranging from back pain to multiple broken bones and one person refused treatment at the scene,” according to the Will County Sheriff’s Office. 

Will County sheriff's deputies were attempting to take a person into custody before the multi-vehicle crash. The sheriff's office has not yet disclosed the person's identity or the nature of the investigation.

A man who faces a slew of charges – but not attempted murder – must remain in jail under the SAFE-T Act following his arrest in connection with a police pursuit and shooting in Joliet.

Multiple vehicles were damaged in a crash on Thursday at the corner of Reed Street and West Jefferson Street.

As many as 10 students may have been involved in a fight at Joliet West High School and no arrests have been made as the investigation remains open, police said.

Ashley Tucker, 25, was reported missing on Oct. 14, 2018 and her body was found 12 days later in a yard in Lockport Township.

A woman with an intellectual disability reported missing in Joliet may have taken a Metra train to Chicago on Tuesday, police said.