On January 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., members of the Joliet Police Department Special Operations Squad, Crisis Negotiation Team, Tactical Unit, Narcotics Unit, Neighborhood Oriented Policing Team, K9 Unit, Investigations, and Patrol executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1000 block of North Raynor Avenue resulting from an extensive narcotics and firearms investigation.
During the execution of the warrant, residents in the surrounding area were advised to shelter in place as a precaution. Additionally, out of an abundance of caution, a nearby school was placed on “Secure and Teach” protocol for nearly one hour to ensure student and staff safety.
Jesus Zambrano (35, Joliet) and two adult females were ordered from the residence and detained. Following a search of the residence, officers recovered multiple loaded firearms to include a 9mm handgun and two .45 caliber handguns. Additionally, ammunition and suspected cocaine, heroin, and Xanax pills were recovered from the home…