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Violence in This Week's Crime Scene

 Violence has been an issue in Joliet these last few weeks. The following stories detail some of Joliet police's problems with violence in the community. 

By: Josh Golden

Crashed Vehicle, Driver Shot

    Joliet, IL - Late on Wednesday November 23, a 28-year-old man crashed into a tree after being shot in the chest. According to Joliet police the crash occurred around 11:05 p.m. and took place on the Joliet side of Larkin Avenue. The car was a Chevrolet Malibu and once the driver was shot, the vehicle veered off into different lanes and eventually struck a tree as well as an office building. 

The Joliet Fire Department brought the man to the Ascension St Joseph Medical Center and no other injuries were reported to police. 

Man With Aluminum Bat Allegedly Hospitalizes Woman

      Joliet, IL - Thomas Couch is a 59-year-old man who allegedly used an aluminum bat to strike a Joliet woman. The attack happened on November 23, and Couch was booked into Will County Jail the next morning. Police were called to the scene at 10 p.m. and were informed of the situation and how the family had handled it. 

Couch was charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery and his bail is set at $10,000.

Key Fob Used to Poke Woman 

    Joliet, IL - Rene Alonzo Jr. was arrested on November 25 after allegedly striking a woman in the face with a key fob. His charges were domestic battery and interference with the reporting of domestic violence. According to police, Alonzo had also slapped the woman multiple times and pulled her hair. Police were also informed that this woman and Alonzo were romantically involved with one another.  

Alonzo was sent to Will County Jail on a bail of $20,000 but was able to get out after posting the necessary 10 percent.

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