At about 2 a.m. on April 7, 2025, Joliet police found a gray Toyota Avalon parked in a dark alley, engine running and lights off, with the driver crouched down inside. What started as a welfare and DUI check turned into an attempted escape and a forcible arrest. Joliet Police Department. Joliet, IL. Reported charges: driving under the influence, fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, reckless driving, illegal transportation of open alcohol, resisting a peace officer, and obstructing a peace officer. This is public police body camera footage obtained through a public records request. We add commentary and analysis explaining what is happening and the law behind it. The footage has been edited and condensed for length, and profanity has been muted. The order of events is preserved. We obtain footage like this through public records requests. You can look up any agency, see its records, and start your own request at https://foia.direct. #DUI #BodyCam #Police