Joliet Man Arrested After Punching Police Officer

Terrence Prince faces charges for domestic disturbance and assaulting an officer

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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A 29-year-old Joliet man, Terrence Prince, was arrested on Wednesday night after he allegedly struck a police officer in the arm while the officer was responding to a domestic disturbance call. According to the police report, Prince became increasingly agitated while officers were on the scene and approached an officer in a fighting stance before assaulting him.

Why it matters

Incidents of violence against law enforcement officers are concerning and can undermine public trust in the police. This case highlights the risks officers face when responding to domestic disputes, which are often volatile situations that can quickly escalate.

The details

Police were called to a residence in the 2200 block of Belmont Avenue in Joliet for a domestic disturbance involving Terrence Prince and a female. While officers stood by as the female gathered her belongings to leave, Prince allegedly became agitated and approached an officer in a fighting stance before striking the officer in the arm.

  • At 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2026, police responded to the domestic disturbance call.

The players

Terrence Prince

A 29-year-old Joliet resident who has been arrested four times since 2019.

Dwayne English

A spokesman for the Joliet Police Department.

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What they’re saying

“While officers stood by, Prince became increasingly agitated toward them.”

— Dwayne English, Police spokesman (patch.com)

What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant Prince bail at his upcoming court hearing.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the risks and challenges police officers face when responding to domestic disturbances, where tensions can quickly escalate and lead to violence against law enforcement.