On September 28, 2024, at 12:12 a.m., Joliet Police Officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Woodiris Drive for a report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, Officers learned that a confrontation had taken place at the home involving an adult female and husband Peter Ranstead (41, Joliet), an off-duty Joliet Police Department Detective. It is alleged that during an argument, Ranstead grabbed the victim by her shoulders and forced her toward the doorway of a second story bedroom. It is believed Ranstead then pushed the victim out of the room, causing her to strike her head on an adjacent door frame. The victim forced her way back into the bedroom and attempted to call 911 at which time it is believed Ranstead took the phone from her. The victim was eventually able to contact 911. Ranstead was not at the home and was unable to be located, upon the arrival of Officers.
Following an investigation into this case, Joliet Police Detectives obtained a Kendall County arrest warrant for Ranstead for two counts of Domestic Battery and one count of Interference with the Reporting of Domestic Violence on October 1, 2024. Ranstead turned himself this Wednesday morning shortly after 6:00 a.m. at the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office in Yorkville.
Following this incident, Ranstead was immediately placed on administrative duty, per Joliet Police Department policy. Ranstead has since been placed on administrative leave following his arrest. …