Plainfield Woman Charged for Violating Orders of Protection, Facing SAFE-T-Act Detention

Marissa Wampole, 22, admitted to throwing raw eggs and salsa on a Channahon man's driveway, violating two existing orders of protection.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Marissa Wampole, a 22-year-old Plainfield resident, has been arrested multiple times in recent months by Channahon police. She was recently charged with two misdemeanor crimes of violating an order of protection after admitting to throwing raw eggs and salsa on a Channahon man's driveway. Prosecutors informed the judge that Wampole already has two different Will County orders of protection in place, stemming from previous incidents involving a young man and woman who live at the address.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement and the judicial system in dealing with repeat offenders who violate orders of protection, raising questions about the effectiveness of the SAFE-T-Act and the need for stronger measures to protect victims of domestic violence and harassment.

The details

According to prosecutors, on February 8, 2026, Wampole was stopped near 28625 Eastwood Drive in Channahon and admitted to throwing raw eggs and salsa on the driveway at that address. The two victims, a young man and woman, had previously obtained orders of protection against Wampole, citing incidents of harassment, assault, and property damage.

  • On November 3, the female victim received two texts and a phone call from Wampole, who told her to stop messaging her friends.
  • On Halloween, the female victim reported that Wampole hit her in the chest, and Wampole went to the victim's house unannounced and tried to get in.
  • On November 6, the male victim reported that Wampole had been contacting him via messages from different numbers, and that he had video of her assaulting him by punching and slapping him.
  • In November, Channahon Deputy Police Chief Craig Gunty filed a criminal complaint against Wampole, charging her with aggravated battery, attempted fleeing or eluding a peace officer, and resisting arrest.

The players

Marissa Wampole

A 22-year-old Plainfield resident who has been arrested multiple times in recent months by Channahon police for various offenses, including violating orders of protection.

Craig Gunty

The Channahon Deputy Police Chief who filed a criminal complaint against Wampole in November.

Jeff Kirkolis

The Channahon police officer who arrested Wampole on Halloween and charged her with resisting arrest.

Chrystel Gavlin

The Will County Judge who ordered Wampole to remain housed in the Will County Jail under the SAFE-T-Act.

The two victims

A young man and woman who live at the address where Wampole admitted to throwing raw eggs and salsa, and who had previously obtained orders of protection against her.

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What they’re saying

“I got two texts and one phone call from a random number. She answered the phone and it was her voice. She told me to stop messaging her friends. I don't even know who her friends are.”

— The female victim (Order of protection)

“Marissa hit me in the chest. She was trying to make me angry. I filed a police report. She goes to my house (unannounced) and tries to get in.”

— The female victim (Order of protection)

“Marissa has been contacting me via messages, off of different numbers. And then she says I'm harassing her. Marissa can be physically abusive. I have video of her assaulting me. She punched me on my body and slapped me in the face. I never reported it, believing it would only be a one-time thing. Marissa has also been contacting family members of mine. Marissa has keyed my car, Marissa and I are broke up, I want her to leave me alone and stay away from me and my family.”

— The male victim (Order of protection)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Marissa Wampole out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges in enforcing orders of protection and protecting victims of domestic violence and harassment, even with the implementation of the SAFE-T-Act. It raises questions about the effectiveness of the judicial system in dealing with repeat offenders and the need for stronger measures to ensure the safety of victims.