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Joliet's Drug and Violence Problem

 Violence and drug dealing seems to be consistent problems here in Joliet. The following reports cover these stories

By Josh Golden

Pregnant Woman Attacked, Suspect Jumped Bridge 

       Joliet, IL- On Wednesday September 28, a pregnant woman was allegedly attacked by 21-year-old Anthony Ramirez. According to Joliet police, Ramirez punched a woman who was nine months pregnant and held her down against her will. Ramirez was then pulled out of the Des Plaines River after he jumped in it earlier that evening. 

Eight criminal charges were filed against Ramirez. two counts of aggravated battery against a pregnant victim, two counts of domestic battery, three counts of resisting arrest and one count of battery. 

Ramirez was safely removed from the river and was brought ashore. He was then placed into custody and is currently in the Will County Adult Detention Facility with his bail set at $25,000. 

Suspected Cocaine Dealer Failed to Outrun Police

        Joliet, IL- On September 30, Joliet police attempted to pull over suspect Dontra Loggins at around 11:30pm for a stop sign violation on Liberty Avenue. Loggins attempted to flee from the vehicle but was soon caught. He had a bag in his possession as he fled and police had recovered packages carrying suspected crack cocaine. 

During the arrest, police discovered that Loggins had two additional arrest warrants. One of his warrants being from Livingston County for unlawful delivery of dangerous drugs.

Loggings is in the Will County Jail and is facing charges of delivery of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, obstructing a peace officer, resisting a peace officer and a Will County arrest warrant. Loggins bail is set at $600,000 due to the latest allegations of dealing crack cocaine. 

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