No Driver's License, Felony DUI Arrest At Bicentennial Park: JPD

JOLIET — A 38-year-old Joliet resident who consumed too many alcoholic beverages while driving his vehicle in Joliet without a driver's license now faces several charges including aggravated DUI, DUI and DUI over 0.08, according to Joliet police officials.

Anner Mendiola was let go under the SAFE-T-Act and released on a Notice to Appear for the felony DUI charges he faces.

According to Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English, the following events led to Mendiola's arrest on May 17:

• At 1:35 a.m., an officer tried to conduct a traffic stop on a Jeep Liberty near Cass Street and Joliet Street for improper lane usage. As the officer approached the Jeep, it continued driving westbound over the Cass Street bridge.
• The Jeep then turned left into Bicentennial Park via the Western Avenue entrance. The Jeep continued to drive through the park at a slow speed. An officer on foot was able to open the Jeep’s driver door and place the vehicle in park.
• After completing field sobriety tests, Mendiola was placed into custody without incident. Upon search of the vehicle, Joliet police found open containers of alcohol. Mendiola also received citations for improper lane use, illegal transportation of alcohol by driver and having no valid driver’s license.