Joliet, IL|News|
33 Shell Casings From 4 Guns Found But Only 1 Pistol Located and 1 Shooter Jailed: Cops
He said he fired in the air when someone started shooting at him, according to police.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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Joseph Hosey was with Patch from 2010 to 2017 and returned in 2025. Hosey is a National Press Club John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award winner, was named the Northern Illinois University Journalist of the Year, was inducted into the Northern Illinois University Hall of Fame, and won Columnist of the Year awards from both the Illinois Associated Press and the Illinois Press Association. Hosey authored a book about the Drew Peterson case, "Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson," which was made into the record-setting Lifetime movie "Drew Peterson: Untouchable."
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Joliet, IL|News|
Warrant of the Week: Manuel Gonzalez
Manuel Gonzalez is wanted on charges of manufacturing or delivering cannabis and possessing cannabis.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Dozens Brawl on South Joliet Street, 5 Go to Jail: Cops
One of the five had to go to the hospital first to get a Taser probe pulled out of his chest, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Mischievous Teen Roaming Streets at 2 in the Morning Spat in Cop's Face, Threatened to Kill His Family: Police
The cops found the 17-year-old and a younger boy dressed all in black while investigating a report of car burglaries, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Secretary For Public Defender Stole an Awful Lot of Printer Ink and Sold It on eBay: Cops
She may have stolen as much as $100,000 worth of printer ink, according to the police.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Police Officer Snatched 6 Lives From Jaws of Overdose Death in 6 Months
The Braidwood police officer used Narcan to counteract the effects of drug overdose.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Casino Visitor Enjoyed Harrah's While Dog Sweltered in Hot Van: Cops
He left the dog in a van parked in the Harrah’s deck, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
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.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Old Man Wanted By FBI For Child Porn Surrenders, Freed on Bond: Cops
The old man posted $100,000 bond for his release.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Electric Forest Festival Fan Ripped Off Ticket Seller in Starbucks Parking Lot: Cops
The thief had nice teeth and was driving a newer model car.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Spiteful Sex Video Creep Now Wanted For Violating Court Order: Cops
The jilted boyfriend allegedly sent a sex video to his former lover’s father.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Fleeing Friend Who Crushed Woman Under Car Indicted on Felony Charges
The Romeoville woman had been charged with only misdemeanor driving under influence.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Banged Up Drunk Chooses Jail Over Hospital: Cops
He got out after a couple hours.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Bogus Booking Agent Booked Into County Jail: Cops
The Bolingbrook man bilked a bar owner out of thousands by promising performances by Bizzy Bone and Naughty By Nature, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
EPA Computer Guy Charged With Possessing Child Pornography
The Naperville police raided the man’s home Monday.
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Joliet, IL|News|
Jilted Lover Sent Sex Video to Ex's Dad: Petition
The Bolingbrook man faces a felony for allegedly disseminating a sexual image.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Fitness Trainer Accuses Former Joliet Park District Director of Sexual Assault, Files Federal Lawsuit
The fitness instructor also claimed former Joilet Park District Director Dominic Egizio threatened to “mess” with her police officer husband
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
FBI After Old Man For Possessing Child Pornography: Indictment
The 77-year-old man allegedly possessed three different images of child pornography.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Channahon-Minooka, IL|News|
FBI After Old Man For Possessing Child Pornography: Indictment
The 77-year-old man allegedly possessed three different images of child pornography.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
FBI After Old Man For Possessing Child Pornography: Indictment
The 77-year-old man allegedly possessed three different images of child pornography.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
