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Variety in Joliet's Crime

 Joliet has faced a variety of different crimes this past week. The following stories detail the events. 

By Josh Golden

Mugshot of Melissa Gonzalez
via Will County Jail

Casino Troubles

    Joliet, IL - On November 13 Melissa Gonzalez, a 39-year-old woman, was kicked out of the Harrah's Casino after appearing to be intoxicated. The casino's security asked her multiple times to leave and she ignored their requests. The police were called to escort her out and when they arrived Gonzalez resisted arrest. During her escort, she refused to walk on her own and assaulted a cop by kicking them in the chest. She was then taken to the Joliet Police Department where she was ultimately charged with aggravated battery to a police officer, obstructing a police officer, criminal trespass, and obstructing justice. 

More Casino Troubles

    Joliet, IL - Nearly four years ago, Emmanuel Burgarino was fatally stabbed and robbed by Robert Watson in the Harrah's Casino. It was just revealed to him this week that his trial date is on February 6 2023. Watson is currently locked up in the Will County Jail and is on a bond of $5 million. Watson has had trouble with the Will County Jail and has filed numerous lawsuits against the jail including accusations of the guards poisoning his food. Watson has undergone psychiatric evaluation and during those evaluations it was revealed that Watson believes he hears demonic voices that speak to him. He was evaluated by Dr. Anna Stapleton and she testified in court that he appeared to be faking his mental illness. 

Woman Charged With DUI's

    Joliet, IL - Justeen Negray is a 25-year-old woman who was arrested after police were informed of her erratic driving. Negray pulled over in a Culver's parking lot and when police tested her, she exhibited behaviors of drug impairment and performed poorly on the tests. Cocaine and heroin was eventually discovered in her automobile and she was taken into custody without any incident. Negray is being charged with aggravated DUI, DUI-Drugs, and possession of controlled substances. She previously had a warrant out for her arrest in Cook County for shoplifting. Negray is currently in the Will County Jail.

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