Man Jailed After Disrupting Court Over Jewel-Osco Theft

Joshua Fase, 26, has been arrested multiple times in Joliet over the past year.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Joshua Fase, a 26-year-old Crest Hill resident, was arrested and jailed after allegedly stealing Pizza Puffs and deodorant from a Jewel-Osco store in Joliet, Illinois. Fase has a history of criminal offenses and was already on probation for an aggravated battery crime when the latest incident occurred. He caused a disruption in the courtroom, leading the judge to order him remanded.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges local law enforcement and the judicial system face in dealing with repeat offenders like Fase, who continue to commit crimes despite being on probation or released on bail. It raises questions about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in deterring and rehabilitating individuals with a pattern of criminal behavior.

The details

According to court documents, Fase was charged with retail theft and criminal trespass for allegedly stealing Pizza Puffs and deodorant from a Jewel-Osco store in Joliet. He was already on probation for an aggravated battery crime and had been released on pretrial release, but failed to appear for a court hearing in December. Prosecutors have now filed a petition to revoke his probation and pretrial release due to the latest incident.

  • Fase was booked into the Will County Jail on three different occasions in 2025.
  • The latest incident occurred on February 14, 2026.
  • Fase was sentenced to two years of probation for an aggravated battery crime on November 10, 2025.
  • A petition to revoke Fase's probation is set for March 18, 2026.

The players

Joshua Fase

A 26-year-old resident of Crest Hill, Illinois, who has a history of criminal offenses and was on probation for an aggravated battery crime when the latest incident occurred.

Judge Jessica Colon-Sayre

The Will County judge who ordered Fase remanded to jail after he caused a disruption in the courtroom.

Will County State's Attorney's Office

The office that filed a petition for revocation of Fase's pretrial release due to his failure to appear in court and the latest incident of retail theft and criminal trespass.

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What they’re saying

“Defendant causes disruption in court and ordered remanded.”

— Judge Jessica Colon-Sayre, Will County Judge (Court documents)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on March 18 whether or not to revoke Fase's probation.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the criminal justice system in dealing with repeat offenders who continue to commit crimes despite being on probation or released on bail. It raises questions about the effectiveness of the current approaches to rehabilitation and deterrence, and the need for more comprehensive solutions to address the underlying issues that contribute to recidivism.