On January 12, 2026, Sergeant William Otis was placed on Administrative Leave.
On January 10, 2026, the Joliet Police Department was made aware of allegations involving Sgt. Otis. The matter is being investigated by an independent agency, the Will Grundy Major Crimes Task Force. This is an open and ongoing investigation. The Joliet Police Department is cooperating fully with the Task Force and, due to the active nature of the investigation, cannot release additional information…