Joliet Man Pounds On Business Doors and Brandishes A Gun; Arrested By Joliet Police
Rory Robinson (41, Joliet) was arrested, processed, and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility for Unlawful Use of Weapon by Felon, Possession of Firearm with no FOID, Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon, Criminal Trespass to Property, Unlawful Possession of Firearm and Firearm Ammunition.
On June 24, 2023, at 12:01 PM, Officers responded to a business in the 400 block of Ward Avenue about a disturbance. Officers learned that Robinson became upset while at the business, arguing with employees, pounding on the business doors and walls, and brandishing a handgun. Employees told Robinson to leave, to which he initially refused. Robinson eventually fled the area in a Chrysler sedan before Officers arrived on the scene, but was located in the 1900 block of Rowell Avenue shortly after that. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the Chrysler, and Robinson was taken into custody without issue. A loaded handgun was recovered during the investigation.
Robinson was transported to the Joliet Police Department for booking procedures, where he indicated his involvement in the disturbance. He was then transported and released to the Will County Adult Detention Facility. Bond set at $25,000.