Threats to HS Superintendent & Counselor Made By Shorewood Man: Cops

JOLIET, IL — A Shorewood man faces felony charges for allegedly threatening both the Joliet high school district superintendent and a Joliet West counselor, according to a criminal complaint filed in Will County court.

Christopher Johnson, 47, was charged with disorderly conduct for allegedly threatening Superintendent Cheryl McCarthy and Patty Sewing. The complaint identifies Sewing as a “dean’s supervisor” but the Joliet Township High School District website lists her as a counselor and Pupil Personnel Services coordinator.

Johnson made the threat to Sewing on Nov. 28 and the threat to McCarthy on Monday, the complaint said.

Johnson remains at large. The warrant for his arrest, which says he lives at the Econo Lodge on the Interstate 55 Frontage Road, carries a $50,000 bond.

photo via Will County Sheriff's Department