Will County State's Attorney's Office
Recent News About Will County State's Attorney's Office
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James Glasgow honored as ILACP Public Official of the Year
The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) has announced Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow as its Public Official of the Year for 2024.
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Richard Proctor found guilty of first-degree murder in Ryan Connell case
On January 1, 2020, Steger Police Department responded to an anonymous 911 call at a residence on Chicago Road.
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Marquel Jimerson convicted of multiple felonies including robbery
Will County State’s Attorney James W. Glasgow announced that Marquel Jimerson, a 29-year-old resident of Joliet, was found guilty on charges of robbery, intimidation of a witness, and three counts of domestic battery.
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North Carolina man convicted of first-degree murder
JOLIET, IL – Will County State’s Attorney James W. Glasgow announced that Deiontae McMillian, 30, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was found guilty late Friday afternoon of First-Degree Murder following a jury trial before Judge Carmen Goodman. Sentencing and post-trial motions are scheduled for October 21, 2024.
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New Lenox welcomes K9 Harlie: A boost for local law enforcement
JOLIET – State’s Attorney James Glasgow and New Lenox Police Chief Louis Alessandrini joined New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann at the New Lenox Police Department for the swearing-in ceremony of law enforcement K-9 Harlie, a female Labrador purchased by Glasgow using money forfeited from drug dealers and money launderers. Harlie is the 21st police canine Glasgow has provided to local law enforcement agencies in Will County. In the next few months, four more canines will be coming on board at the police departments in Mokena, Frankfort, and two in Plainfield.
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Severado sentenced to 14 years for multiple Joliet felonies over three years
State’s Attorney Glasgow announced that Severado has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for multiple felonies committed in Joliet over a three-year period. In addition to an 11-year sentence for a 2021 offense, Severado received three-year sentences for each of the following: Attempt Criminal Sexual Assault (Class 2 Felony) for knocking a woman off a bicycle and attempting to drag her into his vehicle in 2022; Aggravated Battery (Class 3 Felony) for spitting on a woman at a gas station and threatening her in 2022; and Domestic Battery (Class 4 Felony) for hitting his...
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Ballard guilty of unlawful possession with intent to deliver controlled substance
On October 30, 2015, the Drug Enforcement Administration executed a search warrant at a residence on Partridge Drive in Plainfield. Defendant Ballard was located inside the residence at the time. Investigators discovered a hidden room after removing a decoration off of a wall. Inside the hidden room, law enforcement found approximately 2 kilograms of heroin, valued at $200,000 in 2015. Additionally, a large safe containing approximately $138,000 in cash was also discovered.
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Will County combats organized retail crime through innovative strategies
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow’s innovative strategies to combat organized retail crime are gaining nationwide attention. Collaborating with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and retail partners, Glasgow’s office is targeting individuals higher up in criminal enterprises who conspire to steal large quantities of products and resell them for profit.
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Crest Hill man sentenced for DUI-related fatal crash
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that Dakea Sanner, 29, of Crest Hill, has been sentenced to six years in prison for Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (a Class 2 felony), causing a fatal crash that resulted in the death of Martin Velemir in 2021. Sanner pled guilty and was sentenced by Circuit Judge Carmen Goodman.
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Frankfort Mayor joins Will County Children's Advocacy Center board
JOLIET— Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow has announced the unanimous approval of Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle and Interim President and CEO of Silver Cross Hospital Michael Mutterer to the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) Board of Directors. The nominations were confirmed at the Board's April meeting.
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Gralon Potts sentenced to ten years for unlawful use of machine gun
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that Gralon Potts, 38, of Chicago Heights, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for Unlawful Use of a Weapon (a Class X Felony). Potts pled guilty and was sentenced by Circuit Judge Bertani-Tomczak.
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Glasgow Announces Cervantes-Diaz of Bolingbrook Found Guilty of Child Pornography
JOLIET—Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that Jose Ramon Cervantes-Diaz, 52, of Bolingbrook, was found guilty yesterday of three counts of Child Pornography following a bench trial before Circuit Judge Carmen Goodman. Cervantes-Diaz was implicated after Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Chicago received information about an individual accessing a secure messaging platform involved in the sharing of child pornography. The investigation revealed that a user in the group chat had the username "Jose," later identified as Cervantes-Diaz.During the...
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Glasgow Announces Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced to 23 Years for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child
JOLIET— Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced today that Quinton Jenkins, 41, of Joliet, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child. Jenkins, a convicted sex offender, pled guilty to the charges and was sentenced by Circuit Judge David Carlson.During the sentencing, Glasgow expressed, "What should have been a fun afternoon at a birthday party turned into a life-altering nightmare for this young boy because of the horrific sexual assault by this serial child predator with a history of taking advantage of young...
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Justin Regular sentenced to 30 years for University Park murder
JOLIET— Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that Justin Regular, 23, of University Park, was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison for first-degree murder in the 2020 shooting death of Chikiris Murphy. Regular pled guilty on March 11, 2024, and was sentenced on April 3, 2024, by Circuit Judge Sarah Jones.
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Glasgow: 'If that bill goes into effect, literally, our hands are tied'
Will County State’s Attorney James W. Glasgow said that the SAFE-T Act will limit the office's authority to hold people accountable and it is unconstitutional to eliminate cash bond.
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Business executive Bickus hopes to 'make a difference' if elected in 85th House District
Republican Lisa Bickus, a self-described "seasoned business executive," is looking to unseat incumbent Rep. John Connor (D-Lockport) in 85th District House race.