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Misfortune in Crime News

 Lately, there have been unfortunate circumstances in Joliet's crime scene. 

By Josh Golden

Bomb Threats at the Hollywood Casino

    Joliet, IL - On October 1, an unknown man called and threatened the Hollywood Casino with bombs. The man claimed that there were multiple bombs on the premises of the casino and that they would be detonated remotely. Authorities such as the Joliet Fire Department, specialized bomb detection officers, and bomb detecting K-9's were were called to the scene. Through thorough search it was concluded that there were no bombs at or around the casino. 

The casino complex and the hotel was evacuated prior to the search. After the search the casino was closed for the remainder of the night and the hotel was opened back up to guests.

Child Accidentally Shoots Himself

    Joliet, IL - Sensei Bennet is a fugitive wanted by the Joliet Police Department. Bennet was located and arrested on October 6 at around 10 a.m. in Morris, Illinois. The U.S Marshals task force found Bennet and he has now been placed into the Will County jail.

Bennet has been on the run due to having connections with a 2-year-old boy who shot himself in the face. The boy discovered a loaded and unsecured weapon at his mother's house and shot himself. The gun was determined to be Bennet's and Bennet was concluded to be the boyfriend of the child's mother. The shooting occurred on September 27, and the boy has been making progress. 

Bennet faces criminal charges that consist of endangering the life or health of a child, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, reckless conduct, and unlawful possession of cannabis. Bennet's bail has been set at $200,000 as he awaits trial. 

45 Foot Fall Leaves Worker in Critical Condition

    Joliet, IL - On October 4, a construction worker had to be flown to a Downers Grove hospital facility after falling off of a roof. The fall happened at a CenterPoint Intermodal Center construction site. A Life Star helicopter was deployed to the scene to airlift the worker. The worker suffered from multiple fractures but has now been reported to be in stable condition. As of now this is considered to be an accident and there is no indication in regards to this being an intentional or a negligent occurrence. 

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