Crime & Safety
Old Lady Says She Slapped Young Woman Over Bad Language: Cops
The young woman claimed the old lady was actually upset about barking dogs, police said.
JOLIET, IL — An 81-year-old woman told the law she slapped a 23-year-old houseguest for using for using foul language, police said.
Joan Baker was still charged with battery for the alleged Saturday morning slap at her Southworth Circle home.
The 23-year-old reportedly told police that Baker was actually upset because she let children into the backyard and dogs started barking.
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The younger woman was at the far west side residence to visit her boyfriend, who lives there with Baker, police said.
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