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Man injured in drive-by shooting while walking in Joliet
JOLIET, Ill. — Joliet police are investigating after a man was injured in a drive-by shooting while he was walking early Thursday morning. Joliet Police Department officers were called to investigate shots fired around 12:45 a.m. near Water Street and Munroe Streets. Officers arrived and found a 21-year-old man who was walking with a woman […]
Crest Hill Man Arrested In Joliet For Stealing Vehicle, Ingests Narcotics Prior To Being Pulled Over
On April 22, 2024, at 6:36 p.m., Joliet Police Officers on patrol observed a Dodge Charger that had been previously reported stolen out of Chicago, near Mississippi Avenue and Second Avenue. The Charger was observed parking behind a residence in the 0-50 block of Mississippi Avenue. Officers conducted a traffic stop and as they approached the Dodge Charger, the male driver, later identified as Jerry Bass, ran from the vehicle while holding an item in his waistband. Officers pursued Bass on foot and caught up to him in the 0-50 block of Union Street where Bass was placed into custody. An Officer stood by with Bass, who was seated on a curb in handcuffs, while other Officers conducted a search of the area. Bass quickly stood up and attempted to flee while in handcuffs, but he was quickly apprehended. Officers determined Bass also held an active Will County arrest warrant for failing to appear in court on previous weapons charges.
6 Minooka High students earn Director Awards from GAVC
Six Minooka Community High School students taking classes at the Grundy Area Vocational Center in Morris have received Director Awards for outstanding performance in class. Winners for April are Sophia Facchina for her work in the culinary arts, Evelyn Gonzalez for her work in agriculture, Zakary Hock for his work in welding, Ava Kowynia for her work in health occupations, Maria Martinez for her work in cosmetology and Lillian Petrakis for her work in criminal justice.
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