Daja Hawley, 20, was arrested by Joliet Police at Walmart on charges of theft over $500, aggravated assault and resisting arrest.
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JOLIET, IL — A 20-year-old Riverdale resident who worked at the Joliet Walmart store at 2424 West Jefferson Street was arrested Friday by Joliet police after officers said she was arrested. daja holi He became violent after being accused of stealing money from a cash register.
As a result of Friday’s incident inside the store, Holley was charged with theft over $500, aggravated assault on a peace officer and resisting arrest. She received a notice to appear in court on three criminal charges.
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Joliet Police Department spokesman Dwayne English said the following events led to Holley’s arrest Friday after 4 p.m.
- Officers responded to Walmart regarding employee theft. Holly was employed as a cashier and it is believed that since November 17th, he has stolen cash from the register on five separate occasions, totaling more than $500, Lost Prevention discovered. .
- Police made contact with Holly at the store and she was taken to a loss prevention office. Officers tried to take Holly into custody, but she began to struggle with them. During the struggle, Holly swung at her officer and attempted to kick her, police said.
- Officers took Holly into custody without incident, according to the English News Agency.