Joliet Man Arrested for Violent Home Invasion

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The Joliet Police Department has arrested 39-year-old Thomas Love for a home invasion that involved violent acts against his 22-year-old pregnant spouse and a 60-year-old man who tried to help her. Love allegedly forced his way into the apartment, pushed his wife to the ground, stomped on her stomach, and strangled her. He then attacked the elderly man, striking him multiple times.

Why it matters

Home invasions and domestic violence are serious crimes that can have devastating impacts on victims and the broader community. This incident highlights the need for stronger protections and support services for vulnerable populations, including pregnant women and the elderly.

The details

According to Joliet police spokesman Dwayne English, officers responded to an apartment in the Joliet Housing Authority building at 11:14 p.m. on Tuesday for a report of an unwanted man. They learned that Thomas Love had allegedly forced his way into his spouse's apartment after being told he was not welcome. Once inside, Love allegedly pushed his pregnant wife to the ground, stomped on her stomach, and strangled her. He then attacked a 60-year-old man inside the apartment, striking him multiple times.

• The incident occurred at 11:14 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

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What’s next

Love is being held on charges of home invasion, aggravated battery to a peace officer, aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery to a pregnant person, aggravated battery to a person 60 years of age or older, and criminal trespass to state supported land. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday for a bail hearing.