Crime & Safety
Joliet Man Tries To Strangle Woman: JPD
Joliet police were called to a residence in the 1300 block of Phoenix Lane for a domestic attack. Jefhar Hollings is now in county jail.
JOLIET — A 26-year-old Joliet man from the 1300 block of Phoenix Lane is now in the Will County Jail after Joliet police say Jefhar Hollings tried to strangle a woman inside his bedroom earlier this week.
Hollings was booked into the jail on charges of aggravated domestic battery.
Tuesday's arrest happened around 4:45 p.m.
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According to Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English, officers were called to a house on Phoenix Lane for a domestic disturbance in progress. English said the victim was interviewed by Joliet police, and they learned that Hollings had attacked and strangled her while in a bedroom of the home.
Hollings left the house prior to the arrival of Joliet police.
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English said officers later discovered Hollings walking in the area, and he was placed into custody without incident.
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