Joliet

Joliet Man Faces Return to Jail After Violating Pretrial Release Conditions in Domestic Violence Case

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JOLIET, Ill. — A local man charged with aggravated domestic battery is back in police custody after a judge revoked his pretrial release for breaching its conditions. Daniel Naroleski, 41, faced arrest on Friday after allegedly entering the residence of the woman he is accused of assaulting. Judge Tom Slazyk granted the prosecution’s request to revoke Naroleski’s pretrial release following his arrest. He was subsequently remanded to the Will County jail. The charges stem from an incident on September 17, 2024, though formal charges were not filed until July 17 of this year. The circumstances … Read more

Dramatic Sentencing Unfolds as Convicted Joliet Man Seeks New Trial, Points to Alternative Suspect in Double Murder Case

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JOLIET, Ill. – In a Will County courtroom, Michael Clancy, the defense attorney for Anthony Maggio, fervently requested a new trial during the sentencing for the double homicide of Ashtin Eaton and her infant daughter, Hazel Bryant. The request followed Maggio’s conviction of first-degree murder by a 12-person jury on Oct. 11. Maggio, who had a romantic relationship with Eaton after meeting her at an Amazon warehouse in Joliet where they both worked, was sentenced on charges tied to their deaths. Clancy based his plea on the exclusion of crucial defense evidence that he claimed … Read more

Legal Battle Erupts as Former Joliet Junior College Trustee Challenges New Appointment

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Joliet, IL – Legal battles are shaping the dynamics within Joliet Junior College’s Board of Trustees following the contentious appointment of a new member. Robert Wunderlich, along with trustees Michelle Lee and Maureen Broderick, has initiated a lawsuit to contest the recent seating of Trustee Josh Stamborski, an event that has thrown the institution into a governance dilemma right before key decisions are due. The dispute traces back to a Board meeting on September 25, where Wunderlich was initially approved for appointment before a surprising vote shift by Trustee Alicia Morales led to a 3-3 … Read more

Judge Denies Pretrial Release of Two Teens Charged with Aggravated Hijacking of Pregnant Woman’s Vehicle in Joliet

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JOLIET, Illinois – Two teenagers charged with the aggravated hijacking of a pregnant woman’s vehicle in Joliet have been denied pretrial release by a Will County judge. Louis Jones, 18, and Dakoda Ulmer, 18, both of Joliet, are facing charges related to the incident that occurred on February 8th. Judge Zachary Pollack determined that their release would pose a danger to others. Ulmer, who is accused of aggravated battery against the pregnant woman, allegedly pressed a gun against her stomach while she was in the vehicle with her 13-year-old daughter. The court order signed by … Read more