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Joliet Man Faces Charges After Alleged Attack and Robbery Attempt Outside Local Liquor Store

JOLIET, Ill. — A 66-year-old resident of Joliet’s East Side is facing charges of aggravated battery and attempted robbery after an incident at a local liquor store parking lot, according to the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office. Lamarris Creal, the accused, was taken into custody by Will County Sheriff’s deputies following the attack on a 69-year-old man at Highland Liquors on Dec. 18. The altercation reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a debt related to …

Serial Killer Suspected in String of Joliet Canal Deaths, Police Announce Public Forum

JOLIET, ILLINOIS – The deep and dangerous Des Plaines River canal in Joliet has become a site of tragedy as the Joliet Police Department and Joliet Fire Department are frequently called to investigate deaths in the area. Individuals, like 37-year-old resident Robert Long and Deshawn J. Green, have been discovered along the riverbank, sparking concerns among the community. Families of victims have raised suspicions of a potential serial killer targeting young Black men and casting …

Illinois Man Charged in Connection to Joliet Mass Shooting Spree

Joliet, Illinois – A man who was previously known to be with a murderer during a tragic event that resulted in the death of eight people, including seven family members, earlier this year is now facing charges himself. The Will County Sheriff’s Office announced on Friday that Jon W. Hansen, 24, is now facing three counts of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated battery with a firearm. Deputies allege that Hansen admitted to being with …

Homicide Investigation: Joliet Police Seek Suspect in Shooting Death of 25-Year-Old

Joliet, Illinois – Authorities are investigating the homicide of a 25-year-old man found dead in a parking lot after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds. The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, around 11:47 p.m. when Joliet Police Officers responded to reports of shots being fired in the 2300 block of White Birch Lane near Glenwood Avenue and Republic Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim unresponsive and wounded. Despite efforts to aid the victim, he …

Abuse Victim Alleges Husband’s Brutality Before Tragic Murder-Suicide on Joliet Street

JOLIET, ILLINOIS – A tragic murder-suicide on a public street in Joliet has left a community in shock as details emerge about the troubled past between the couple involved. Melissa Aud-Headlee, a 35-year-old woman, was fatally stabbed multiple times in the chest on Saturday morning in the 3400 block of Pandola Avenue. Witnesses reported seeing her husband, Michael Aud-Headlee, 32, later stab himself multiple times in the chest before succumbing to his injuries. Court records …

Stabbing Tragedy Unfolds in Joliet: Wife and Husband Identified in Murder-Suicide

JOLIET, ILLINOIS – Authorities have identified a Joliet woman and her estranged husband who died in a tragic murder-suicide incident. The couple, Melissa Aud-Headlee, 35, and Michael Aud-Headlee, 32, were involved in a gruesome altercation that resulted in their untimely deaths. The incident unfolded on Sunday morning when officers from the Joliet Police Department responded to a stabbing report in the 3400 block of Pandola Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered Melissa Aud-Headlee with multiple stab …

Tragic Joliet Murder-Suicide Leaves Couple Dead in Domestic Dispute

JOLIET, Ill. – A tragic incident unfolded in Joliet, Illinois, on Saturday as a 32-year-old man reportedly stabbed his 35-year-old wife during an argument before taking his own life. The couple, whose identities have not yet been revealed, were found outside a residence on Pandola Avenue in the midst of their divorce proceedings. Both individuals were rushed to St. Joseph Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The devastating event took place …

Dangerous Joliet Shooting Suspect Found Dead – Updates on Investigation_seekheadline

Joliet, Illinois – On Monday, law enforcement authorities in Joliet, Illinois launched a search for an individual suspected in the shooting deaths of seven people. The suspect, identified as Romeo Nance, was sought in connection with the tragic incident that occurred at two residences on West Acres Road. The police described Nance as “armed and dangerous” and reported that he was driving a Red Toyota Camry with license plate Q730412. As the investigation unfolded, it …

Domestic Violence Suspect Dionte Reed Arrested in Joliet After Breaking Woman’s Phone

Joliet, Illinois – Dionte Reed, a 28-year-old Plainfield Kenicott Lane resident, has found himself in the Will County Jail for the fourth time since 2021. His most recent arrest involved allegations of choking a woman in Joliet and breaking her cell phone, leading her to seek help by using a landline to contact Joliet police. According to Joliet police spokesperson Dwayne English, the incident occurred on March 7 during the lunch hour. Officers responded to …

Suspect in Fatal Joliet Shootings Found Dead in Texas After U.S. Marshals Pursuit

JOLIET, Ill. – In a quiet neighborhood in Joliet, Illinois, a shocking crime scene has left residents reeling in fear. Prior to his death by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities had been in pursuit of 23-year-old Romeo Nance, the suspect wanted in connection to the fatal shootings of eight people in the area. As of Tuesday morning, only one victim had been identified by officials – 28-year-old Toyosi Bakare, originally from Nigeria. The search for …