'Unwanted Person' With 2 Metal Rods Arrested At Gas Station: JPD
JOLIET — For the third time since July 30, 54-year-Joliet homeless resident Jose Roldan-Andrade has found himself lodged in the Will County Jail. His latest arrest happened at the BP gas station at the corner of McDonough and South Chicago Streets.
Joliet police noted that Roldan faces charges of obstructing justice, resisting/obstructing a peace officer, criminal trespass and aggravated assault.
According to Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English, the following events led to Roldan’s latest brush with the law:
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At 3:09 p.m. on Saturday, the officers responded to the BP gas station at 6 McDonough Street for an unwanted person on the premises. The officers learned that Roldan-Andrade was inside of the store at which time he threatened an employee with two metal rods that he was carrying.
The employee only wished for Roldan- Andrade to leave at this time. Roldan-Andrade initially left, but immediately returned to the business.
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While speaking with the officers, Roldan-Andrade refused to provide his name or other identifying identification. He was then placed into custody and taken to the Joliet Police Department. Officers were eventually able to identify Roldan-Andrade. He refused to cooperate with the booking process and was transferred to the Will County Adult Detention Facility.
Roldan’s previous two arrests were made by the Will County Sheriff’s Office, on October 1 and back on July 30.
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