JOLIET, Ill. -- Charges have been filed against a Joliet police detective accused of injuring a woman during a confrontation at a home over the weekend while he was off-duty.
According to Joliet police, 41-year-old Peter Ranstead, a Joliet Police Department Detective who was off duty at the time of the incident, has been charged with two counts of domestic battery and one count of interference with the reporting of domestic violence.
The charges stem from an incident that allegedly unfolded just after 12 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, when officers were called to a residence in the 1100 block of Woodiris Drive on a report of a domestic disturbance.
After arriving on the scene, authorities learned that an argument had broken out between Ranstead and a woman inside the residence.
Officers said during the argument, Ranstead allegedly grabbed the woman by her shoulders and forced her toward the doorway of a second-story bedroom. He then allegedly pushed the victim out of the room, causing her to hit her head on a door frame.
According to police, the victim then forced her way back into the bedroom and tried to call 911, but officers said Ranstead allegedly took the phone from her.
The victim was eventually able to call 911, but officers said Ranstead was not home when they arrived and was not able to be located.
An investigation into the incident was launched and Joliet Police Detectives obtained a Kendall County arrest warrant for Ranstead on Tuesday. He turned himself in at the Kendall County Sheriff's Office in Yorkville, just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
"The Joliet Police Department holds itself to the highest standards of integrity and accountability. When these standards are not met, we not only compromise our legitimacy but also erode the public's trust. The community expects us to lead by example, and when one of our own fails to meet these expectations, it affects us all," Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans said in a press release on Wednesday. "Being a police officer is not just a job, it is a calling that requires each of us to live a life without reproach. I expect my Officers to embody the values of integrity, respect, and fairness in both their personal and professional lives. This is critical not only to maintain the trust of the public but also to preserve the honor of wearing the badge. When any officer fails to uphold these principles, it diminishes the hard work and dedication of all those who serve honorably. Our duty stands now to remain committed to transparency and impartiality and ensure that justice is served."
Police said following the incident, Ranstead was placed on administrative duty, per department policy. He was later placed on administrative leave following his arrest.
Joliet police were not able to provide a booking photo for Ranstead as they were not the agency that made the arrest, but WGN has reached out to the Kendall County Sheriff's Office for a photo.