Press Releases
Feb 16, 2012 | Press Release
Joliet Police arrest three subjects who are involved in the theft of more than 200 sewer grates in the Joliet area.
Feb 16, 2012 | Press Release
Three subjects were arrested for robbing the Carson Pirie Scott department store in November 2011. Other charges are still pending.
Feb 14, 2012 | Press Release
Thanks to the watchful eyes of the Joliet Police Department, citizens can feel safer this Valentine’s Day knowing several firearms have been taken out of the hands of criminals.
Feb 3, 2012 | Press Release
The Joliet Police Department, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, will participate in a statewide effort to reduce drunk drivers over the Super Bowl weekend. Special enforcement efforts will include several roadside safety checkpoints at various locations throughout the city.
Feb 1, 2012 | Press Release
The Joliet Police Department is investigating recent scams geared primarily toward our community’s elderly.
Feb 1, 2012 | Press Release
Burglaries were committed on 01/31/2012 in the 1500 block of Vernon Avenue, the 1100 block of Holmes Avenue, the 200 block of Union Street, and the 2700 block of Richmond Street. Four subjects were arrested after investigation of the incidents.
Jan 27, 2012 | Press Release
On January 13th and 14th, four armed robberies occurred in the Joliet area. Locations hit were Family Dollar at 1224 Richards Street, Consumers Liquor at 1134 Plainfield Road, La Loma Grocery Store at 414 Walnut Street, and Ingalls Park Liquors at 1822 East Washington Street. In response to the armed robberies, detectives from both the Joliet Police Department and the Will County Sheriff’s Office worked together to compare information. It was discovered that in each robbery, the suspect vehicle was the same black Dodge Charger. A felony vehicle notification alert was placed on the suspected vehicle.
Jan 12, 2012 | Press Release
Residents Reminded to Take Precautions to Ensure Their Health and Well-Being
The City of Joliet reminds residents to take precautions to ensure their health, safety and well-being during days of extreme temperatures.
Jan 11, 2012 | Press Release
A winter storm watch has been activated with snow fall accumulations predicted to be in the five (5”) inch range for the Joliet area, residents are reminded of the City of Joliet snow removal policies and actions for 2011-2012 winter season. Please take caution during this snow storm if you need to be out driving on the roadways. If at all possible please remain home during the times when it is snowing. The City of Joliet Roadways Division will be out plowing to combat this storm however there will be hazardous conditions until all the Cities thoroughfares have been treated.
