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5 Men Charged in Early Saturday Home Invasion, Armed Robbery Case

Will County Sheriff's Police teamed with the Joliet Police Department to apprehend five suspects following an early-morning Saturday home invasion and robbery on South Park Road in Joliet Township.

 

Five men between the ages of 17 and 25 were arrested and charged with home invasion and armed robbery following an incident early Saturday morning on South Park Road in Joliet Township, according to Will County Sheriff's police.

Rodney G. Parks, 22, of the 1500 block of Fairmount Avenue in Joliet; Darius Strong, 25, of the 7100 block of South Yates Avenue in Chicago; Deathray Anderson, 22, of the 100 block of Richardson Avenue in Joliet; Elijah Watson, 17, of the 100 block of Wallace Street in Joliet; and Mitchell M. Thompson, 18, of the 1600 block of 5th Avenue in Joliet were taken into custody, according to sheriff's police. All five are at the Will County Adult Detention Facility awaiting their first court appearances scheduled for Monday (March 18).

Parks, Strong and Anderson are currently on parole, according to the Will County Sheriff's police.

"Today at approximately 3:30 a.m., Will County Sheriff's Police were called to a residence in the 100 block of South Park Road, Joliet Township, regarding an armed robbery," Will County Sheriff's Office spokesman Ken Kaupas stated in a news release. "Initial reports indicate that a small party was under way when four unknown African-American men entered the residence.

"All four were described as wearing dark clothing. Shortly thereafter, all four of the men covered their faces with either scarves or masks and two of the four produced guns and began to rob the party goers of their valuables, including wallets, cell phones and money. All four men fled from the residence on foot. None of the victims were hurt."

Will County Sheriff's Police—working with the Joliet Police Department—traced the suspects to a residence in the 100 block of South East Circle Drive, Joliet Township and were able to apprehend them, Kaupas said.

"A search of the residence located what investigators believe to be the two weapons used during the earlier robbery on South Park Road," Kaupas stated. "Other items recovered appear to match items taken from the victims."

Kaupas said the Will County Sheriff's Office also is investigating whether the five subjects arrested may be responsible for an armed robbery on March 12, 2013, at Mac's Tap, located at 607 Algonquin, Joliet Township, where four male subjects entered the tavern with masked faces and weapons.

He said the Joliet Police Department is looking into today's arrest to see if this group may be responsible for any open armed robbery investigations in their jurisdiction.

Related Topics: Joliet Police Department, Ken Kaupas, and Will County Sheriff's Police

Audra Saltzman

7:14 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013

Who names their kid "Deathray"?

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Chris

7:16 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013

Please tell us readers that Deathray" is a typo and not this idiots name !

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anonymous

7:25 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013

I can't think of a better reason for Feinstein and Rahm and Bloomberg to disarm the American populace than these 4 upstanding young men- because-everyone knows that by the time the cops show up the deed has been done.

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Clutche

12:00 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

Just the opposite let us conceal and carry so the playing field is level against these thugs. I we're disarmed only the thugs will have guns.

Rozeeta

8:00 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013

Had they come into my home their mamas would be makin funeral arrangements today. My AR would take care of all of them, quick!

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Bob

7:12 am on Monday, March 18, 2013

it's called local ethnic cleansing....

Jim Nolan

9:16 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013

Nasir, what kind of BS are you trying to sell here?

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irontrain

9:49 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013

Understanding and solving a problem that affects us all?

Muha

10:01 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013

Kurt that's funny. I was going to try reading it again, but that confused me even more.

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john

10:49 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013

Fuck that if any1 come to my house on bs they aint leaveing thats putting your family life in danger

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nasir will help

11:34 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013

It is what it is white people wuold say it sound stupid maybe this will help u know that if you do something to a gang member even if they was in the wrong that gang is going to do something back so how is that stupid

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Kurt Bihler

10:22 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

Even gangs have rules. I don't think there would be any retaliation for shooting some one that smashed through a civilians door and threatened his family. I call BS.

nasir will help

11:38 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013

Eye 4eye get it john im one of them but this shit is crazy out here

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Kurt Bihler

3:39 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2013

I hope you don't take offense at this, but if someone smashed through my door in the middle of the night, I'm not going to "card" them for their gang affiliation before I pump them full of lead. Sorry nasir.

joe johnson

12:13 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

Well first of all Joliet is very large so like Chicago there is good and bad parts incorperated with it, the police that serve there know how to handle those parts and are familiar with the people that live there, they monitor them accordingly, its a party they invaded somebody on the inside of the party told one of these people this is the idea they came up with so it was not random, also the price you pay to live in the area you live in determines a lot hence you get what you pay for, the cheaper your house the worse the area or you live in a bad house so it is not all area of joliet that are bad you know the bad area when you see it the houses look rundown and people are outside just staring at cars all day. So you know where you are, also your A.R. only good if you can get a hold of it when needed or else you better be able to make due without it, gun don't even help military men if the enemy shoot first so to me you better have other survival training or you'll be sorry if they get that gun away from you its over, I seen people that can use it to hurt you with it badly even your family will cry when they see the damage so nobody should think gun will protect them evil is evil. Never think you more than the next man or you may be the one they burry tomorrow. Always fight for your life as you only have one. We can not stop people from doing bad but learn how to defend yourself against it your life depends on it.

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Concerned Citizen

9:52 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

It is not always true about what you pay for your house. I live in the area. I have lived in the area for a long time.My house is in good shape.It's the crap that moves in. People renting their house as section8 with no reguards for your neighbor or the neighbor hood.

mkt

1:02 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

Funny to me that on this same site we have heard about perverted men doing strange things to kids, with NO COMMENTS. Im not saying that what happened at this party was ok, however I think we should all re-evaluate our thoughts and feelings before we form an opinion! Long Live The Thoughtful and True!

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john

1:06 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

Joliet aint chicago snitchs run free here u can tell u aint from the streets nesir

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Y'all Need A Life

6:11 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

I'm going to get in touch with whom ever I need to to stop all these racist comments clutche its so much I want to say to you but I'm not ima just get in touch with the right people to stop you from posting..Clutche find out what "Ni****s" mean and you will see that's what you are honey. I hope you have your self a blessed day.

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boozer mcgee

7:16 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

St. George Zimmerman could of saved the tax payers a lot of money if he were at this house!

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S R

7:20 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

I'm surprised not one comment about how quickly the police nabbed these low life's Good job Joliet Police!!

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Concerned Citizen

9:57 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

I think it was Will County police not in the city limits where this happened.

S R

7:22 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

And Will County Sheriffs, great job.

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S R

7:22 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

And Will County Sheriffs, great job.

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DNS

7:45 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

The Patch used to catch a lot of these racists comments and I wish they would continue to do so. Internet cowards aren't needed in these forums.I'll try to contact someone about this if possible because I respect the fact that The Patch provides very helpful information about my city.

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Common Sense

7:59 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

Why are African Americans so overly sensitive about the N-word? They use it on each other repeatedly and without disregard but is a Caucasian uses it, it becomes the greatest injustice the world has ever seen.

It is a word people!!!

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815crazy

10:42 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

cause the way its bein used on here is racist n disrespectful. i know u c it the n word, lynching n things like n if u dont feel the same u r part of the problem.

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William Taylor

8:59 am on Monday, March 18, 2013

After reading this garbage. Racial name calling etc. If the State of Illinios allow any of you tards to conceal carry a weapon I will file a Injunction in the Federal Court to get it overturned. This is a prime example of how ignorant and immature to conceal carry.

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William Taylor

11:16 am on Monday, March 18, 2013

Then say it in a dark alley by yourself with those thugs that just got busted. I think that will be the last time you'll use that word. try growing up. Change your name from common sense to DUMB & STUPID.

lets conceal carry

8:41 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

A gun in ur hand is better than a cop on the phone.

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William Taylor

9:02 am on Monday, March 18, 2013

Whats better guess....A brain in your head.

Louis Lipps

9:06 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

Why all the complaints about the comments and references to calling someone? Click the flag as inappropriate button. It's always worked for me in the past. Usually in less than a working day the posts are gone and a post from an editor reminding folks to be civil is up.

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Sheila m

9:07 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

Bunch of sh**head gang-bangers that will be back on the street in no time at all. Should bring chain gangs back and make them work their arses off. Jail is just another home for these types. All their friends are there.

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darlablacklopez

10:33 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

Who ever said u kill a gangbanger the gang will come after you.well the police work the same way.so if u come in my home not only will I shoot you but your gang will be fighting against jpd will county sheriffs and if they need back up ill state police ! My bets on the police !ya cop families work together just like the gangs ! But legally,so your be in jail were walk the streets free ! And iam courious how do we fix this problem ? Give out more state checks ? When a lot of the problem is you have to much time on your hands already !try working sleeping and relaxing them hrs inbetween ! Like the rest of productive society !

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john

11:02 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

If u ask me every house should have a gun to protect themselves from people like this. The world is getting crazy people aint got no heart they will kill you in your sleep

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john

11:03 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

And the word nigga is used everyday

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koko

11:43 am on Sunday, March 17, 2013

Only someone so ignorant and narrow minded would believe African Americans are the cause if all crimes especially in Joliet. If you study crime, there are a lot of layers and factors in why ppl commit them. When theses priests fondle innocent children, they don't even receive a slap on the hand. That's why this world is so messed up.

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fedup

12:25 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2013

grasp at all the straws n your STUPID bag

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Bob

7:10 am on Monday, March 18, 2013

KOKO, GO TO STATEVILLE OR WILL COUNTY AND LOOK AT THE MAJORITY COLOR, ENOUGH SAID UNLESS YOU ARE COLOR BLIND.......

LISA

12:47 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2013

WOW ITS ABOUT TIME WILL COUNTY DOES SOMETHING BUT AS FIGURES THEY ONLY DID SOMETHING ABOUT IT BECAUSE JOLIET PD HELPED OUT NOW WHAT ABOUT CATCHING THE GUY WHO RAN ME OVER WITH HIS CAR AND TOOK OFF AND I WAS ABLE TO POINT HIM OUTTA OF A LINE UP AND EVERYTHING AND NOW HES STILL FREE AND ALL BECAUSE WILL COUNTY DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO DO THEIR JOBS NOW IF IT WAS ONE OF THERE OWN WHO GOT HIT BEST BELIVE THE PERSON RESPONSBLE WOULD BE BEHIND BARS

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Concerned Citizen

10:03 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

I think the police need to take more seriuosly what is written on the police cars.Serve and protect.

Special Rex

1:16 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2013

@DNS I agree. People need to gain courage on their own time, or in Real Life where it is Real. Don't wait until you login to patch to use the racial slurs. When in your everyday day life you hold your tongue because your afraid of saying the wrong thing in fear of your safety.

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darlablacklopez

1:57 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2013

@rex it is sad,especially when you live like I feel I have to. Security systems,security cameras! Every member of my home has a foid card.iam also a pittbull rescuer ! The dogs I get from the joliet area is horrifying. There either bait dogs,sever frost bite,amaciated,beat ! When I see what some humans do to defensless animals I know I have to live under a secure home.especially when these animals came from some of the homes of some of these people who live a life of crime hate and gang life ! But I must say the ones I"ve adopted will give there life 4 me! It amazes me how a dog will love someone more if there treated good and loved ! I have adopted 5 of them ! So yea if they can even make it past my gate before I open my front door and I"ll let them meet my lil friends good luck !

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Sasha

9:56 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013

@Darlablacklopez, I think you're a wonderful person to do that. I feel the same way about u, but even if a person mistreats a dog that poor animal will still love them unconditionally. It's so sad the way people treat dogs and when they are aught majority of the time it's a slap on the wrist. I believe if u kill a dog u deserve to be in jail the rest of your life. People say they're just animals, but to me they live, eat, and breathe just like me. I wish there were more people like u!

Special Rex

2:13 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2013

@Darla I own a Pitt myself and she's a good friendly dog. I just hate the Reputation they have sometimes because when you have company people don't give her a chance because of her breed. And to home invade to be welcomed by a Pitt bull,nothing nice...

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koko

2:19 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2013

@fedup real intelligent

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darlablacklopez

2:59 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2013

@rex bravo another person who loves and excepts this wonderful breed ! Very very loyal intellagent smart animals ! They have that rep because of the idiots that fight them ! Just my opinion! And like every breed of dog has a risk for bitting,but when a pit bites its front page news!

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Special Rex

3:25 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2013

No offense boozer, but George wouldn't have approached Trayvon had he have thought Tray was carrying. Let alone 4 armed men. He had the advantage because he knew he was armed. That's when his "courage" kicked in...

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Elle

3:29 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2013

Yippee WILL COUNTY! All praises to GOD!

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Special Rex

11:01 am on Monday, March 18, 2013

@Bob, as much as we adore your coloring skills. Take your crayons and doodle book some Fn where else. Thanks!

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Bob

10:04 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013

your welcome,I'll bet your mother really did call you special.....

jojo272

11:12 am on Monday, March 18, 2013

Get rid of all pit bulls and muslims and your country will be much safer.

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William Taylor

11:25 am on Monday, March 18, 2013

KEEP THE PIT BULLS,KEEP THE MUSLIMS,GET RID OF IDIOTS WHO MAKE SICK COMMENTS LIKE THAT. I served in the Corps with Muslim Americans, I'll take any of them over any racist any day of the week.

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Sasha

9:48 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013

I say put the Elderly in jail! I know it sounds crazy, but really.. They will get a shower every day, video surveillance in case of problems, 3 hot meals a day, access to a library, tv, gym, doctors on site, and free mediation if needed and put criminals in nursing homes and they'll get cold meals, lights off at7, 2 showers a week, live in a smaller room and have to pay $4,000 a month for rent. It's pretty sad prisoners are treated better then elderly people.

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Special Rex

2:55 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

@Bob oh...your Mother thinks I'm real Special...

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Bob

8:37 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

yes the retarded type special, make sure you keep your helmet on....

Special Rex

9:03 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

And make sure you capitalize your sentences. Retards never do that...

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Bob

9:40 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Using texting language for the written word, I stand corrected. You are not retarded, just plain stupid.

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Concerned Citizen

9:42 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

When I moved to the area years ago there were no problems. But they keep adding more section 8 not all but alot of crap follows. You gang bangers need to go back were you can from. Police need to go back an sit by the car wash like did before.

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koko

5:36 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

First of all section 8 isn't even given out in this part Illinois anymore. Second isn't it funny when some young adults, who have mental and abusive issues can walk the streets and try to cut up bodies. My point is many of these crimes have nothing to do with people on section 8 but most of these crimes could have been prevented. If the right influences (doctors, family members, police, pastors and etc) were more involved in people showing signs of needing help, things would change!

Special Rex

10:12 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

@Citizen, Joliet is becoming Chicago.

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William Taylor

10:42 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Don't leave town for these fools. Make sure that if their folks are on section 8, and crimes are being committed by family members on the program, make sure that city hall calls HUD and have their voucher pulled so they can never stay in Joliet again.Or any place else for that matter, You don't have to shoot just run them out of town the right way.

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koko

5:26 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

@Bob like I said African Americans aren't the source of all crimes! Of course the jails are filled with black men. That's how the system is set up. Don't get me wrong, most ppl in jail have some responsibility towards their crime but at times it is more deeper than what we the outsiders see. America could be some much better in very aspect of life, if people were treated equal! Ignorance affects everyone! It also holds a whole nation back!

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Concerned Citizen

2:17 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2013

koko they still hand out vouchers for section 8 in Joliet.I don't focus color/race Whites are just as crazy as anyone else.I'm just saying when your down and out and think you have nothing else to lose you don't bet them you join them.People get involved in things they think are helping them.

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