Reckless Driver, Domestic Abuser Caught By Minooka: Joliet PD

JOLIET — The Joliet Police Department has thanked the Minooka police for helping nab a 23-year-old defendant accused of reckless driving and domestic violence.

According to police spokesman Dwayne English, Andres Chavez-Caicedo of Joliet was arrested and taken to the Will County Jail on charges of domestic battery, obstructing a peace officer, aggravated fleeing and reckless driving.

On May 23, at 11:37 p.m., English said Joliet police responded to a residence in the 500 block of North Bluff Street for a domestic disturbance. At the house, police said Chavez-Caicedo slapped a woman in the face and pushed her to the ground, and kicked the victim while she was on the ground.

As officers tried to arrest Chavez-Caicedo, police say he pulled away and ran out of the residence and drove away.

According to English, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but he refused to stop and continued to flee at a high rate of speed. Officers then terminated their pursuit of the vehicle.

A short time later, Minooka police officers detained Chavez-Caicedo at 1510 Cargo Court in Minooka. Joliet officers responded to this location and placed Chavez-Caicedo into custody, and his vehicle was towed.

"The Joliet Police Department wishes to thank the Minooka Police Department for their assistance with this matter," English said.