On July 31, at approximately 11:35 p.m., deputies with the Will County Sheriff’s Office responded to assist the Channahon Police Department and other agencies in an active vehicle pursuit involving a wanted fugitive.
During the course of the pursuit, the suspect’s vehicle struck a Will County Sheriff’s patrol car – occupied by a deputy – in the parking lot of a gas station in the 3000 block of Plainfield Road in Joliet. The deputy was unharmed.
The pursuit continued until the suspect’s vehicle became disabled near the intersection of 143rd Street and I-355 in Homer Township. After the suspect refused multiple commands to exit the vehicle, deputies were forced to break a window to safely remove and take the individual into custody. The suspect was handcuffed and turned over to the custody of the Channahon Police Department.
Any further questions or inquiries regarding this case should be directed to the Channahon Police Department.