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Joliet's Local Crime

 Today there has been 2 local crimes in Joliet publicly reported in the last 24 hours according to Patch.com. These 2 crimes will make up the next two stories for this week's Joliet Local Crime. 

Headlines:

Gun found in a couple's vehicle, traveling 80MPH

Public Works Truck Stolen, Police Arrest Culprit Soon After


(Mugshots via Joliet Police)

                Joliet, IL - A couple in Joliet was arrested for driving 80 MPH. They were speeding near the 800 block of Horseshoe Drive late Saturday night. A handgun was also removed from the vehicle during the arrest.

Holman-Williams was sent to Will County Jail on charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. The driver Christopher Williams was released on an I-bond on charges of speeding, illegal transportation of alcohol, improper usage of lanes, and failure to signal. 

For more information on this story visit the Patch 



Aaron Foster
(Mugshot via Will County Jail)

                Joliet, IL - A man was arrested and sent to the Will County jail after burglarizing a water department truck this past Saturday evening. Foster was apprehended and booked on charges of burglary to a motor vehicle and criminal trespass to a motor vehicle near Henderson Avenue and East Cass Street. 

He was reportedly caught in the act of the stealing the truck by an employee before ultimately exiting the truck and attempting to flee the area.

For more information visit the Patch.

These quick local reads are brought to you by Josh Golden.














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