37-Year-Old Joliet Man Arrested for Domestic Battery at Best Western Hotel

Nicholas Quas was released from Will County Jail after a three-day stay following the alleged incident.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 5:36pm

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An extreme close-up of a crumpled hotel room key card reflecting a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the hidden tensions and aftermath of a domestic violence incident at a hotel.A hotel key card, the only physical evidence left behind after an alleged domestic violence incident, speaks to the hidden tensions that can erupt in temporary lodgings.Joliet Today

Police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a Best Western hotel in Joliet, Illinois on Saturday night. Officers arrested 37-year-old Nicholas Quas for allegedly pushing a woman to the ground during the incident. Quas was charged with domestic battery and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents at hotels can raise concerns about guest safety and the responsibility of hotel staff to intervene. This case highlights the need for hotels to have clear policies and training in place to handle such situations appropriately.

The details

According to the police report, officers were called to the Best Western Joliet hotel at 9:27 p.m. on Saturday for a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, they learned that during an altercation in a guest room, Quas allegedly pushed a woman to the ground. Quas was then placed under arrest without incident, processed at the Joliet Police Department, and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility.

  • Police responded to the incident at the Best Western hotel on Saturday, April 12, 2026 at 9:27 p.m.
  • Quas was released from the Will County Jail on Monday, April 14, 2026 around dinner time.

The players

Nicholas Quas

A 37-year-old resident of Joliet, Illinois who was arrested for domestic battery at a Best Western hotel.

Dwayne English

A spokesman for the Joliet Police Department who provided details about the incident.

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What they’re saying

“Police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at the Best Western hotel in Joliet.”

— Dwayne English, Police Spokesman

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for hotels to have clear protocols in place to address domestic violence situations and ensure the safety of all guests. It also raises questions about how law enforcement responds to and handles these types of cases.