Joliet detective arrested due to battery case

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 Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans said on Monday that Detective Pete Ranstead has been formally recommended for termination after more than a year on paid administrative leave. This comes after an internal probe into an alleged domestic abuse incident.


Evans stated in a statement, "Today, Detective Peter Ranstead was officially told that he was fired from the Joliet Police Department after a long internal investigation into an alleged domestic battery incident that happened in September 2024." "The Joliet Police Department is based on being responsible and doing the right thing, both on and off duty. The people of Joliet deserve nothing less.

Ranstead, who is 42 years old, had been on paid administrative leave for 13 months. He had made almost $104,835 by August, plus stipends and allowances under the police union's contract. These included $2,100 for court costs, $4,430 for holiday pay, and $750 for clothing.

Ranstead was arrested in October 2024 when police in Joliet went to his residence in the Kendall County part of the city. This is why he is being punished. He was charged with two charges of domestic abuse and one count of stopping someone from reporting domestic violence. Police records say that Ranstead grabbed the woman by the shoulders and shoved her, making her bang her head on a door frame. He then allegedly stole her phone as she was trying to contact 911.

In May 2025, the victim filed for an order of protection in Kendall County. The order said that the abuse had been going on for two years. She said there had been violent events, such being hit in the face with a metal pizza pan, and she was still afraid for her safety.

Chief Evans said that the department is still devoted to honesty and public confidence. He also said that he would continue to lead with openness and responsibility until the case is over.




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