'Unwanted Person' With 2 Metal Rods Arrested At Gas Station: JPD

JOLIET — For the third time since July 30, 54-year-Joliet homeless resident Jose Roldan-Andrade has been lodged in the Will County Jail after his latest arrest at the BP gas station at the corner of McDonough and South Chicago Streets.

Joliet police noted that Roldan faces charges of obstructing justice, resisting/obstructing a peace officer, criminal trespass and aggravated assault.

According to Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English, at 3:09 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to the BP gas station at 6 McDonough Street for an unwanted person on the premises. The officers learned that Roldan-Andrade was inside the store, at which time he threatened an employee with two metal rods that he was carrying, police said.

The employee only wished for Roldan- Andrade, police were told. Roldan-Andrade initially left, but immediately returned to the business, English said.

While speaking with the officers, Roldan-Andrade refused to provide his name or other identifying identification, according to police.

He was then placed into custody and taken to the Joliet Police Department. Officers were eventually able to identify Roldan-Andrade. He refused to cooperate with the booking process, according to English, and was transferred to the Will County Adult Detention Facility.

Roldan's previous two arrests were made by the Will County Sheriff's Office, on Oct. 1 and back on July 30.