Top Plainfield Crime Stories of 2013: Year in Review

Here is a roundup of the top-read crime stories of 2013 on Plainfield Patch. 

Man Runs Over Wife, Stomps Her Face in Front of Paramedics: Cops

The most-read story of 2013 was an unbelievable tale of murder — allegedly witnessed by emergency responders.

Teen Attacked by Ski Mask-Wearing Former Friends: Police

Two alleged attackers and their getaway driver were arrested after their victim recognized their voices. Police said the teen girls wore ski masks to attack a former friend.

Teens Stole Car, Threw Rocks at Drivers, Broke into House, Cops Say

Police said three boys engaged in a variety of criminal activity, from drug possession to pelting drivers with rocks, stealing a car and breaking into a vacant home.

Family Cookout Turns into Back-Stabbing Brawl Between Brothers

An argument over grilling steak and lobster got heated, according to sheriff's police, and ended with one brother stabbing the other. He, in turn, allegedly got clobbered with an axe handle by his father, who was breaking up the fight.

Man Armed With Gun Robbed White Castle, Police Say

A 23-year-old is accused of robbing the burger joint at gunpoint — after he'd already paid a visit to the restaurant earlier in the day.

 Woman Attacked in Plainfield; Police Seeking Suspect

In this unsolved case, a woman was reportedly attacked by a man who may have been armed with a knife, although police refused to discuss details of the alleged attack.

'This Could Be Anybody Else's Kid Next Time:' Curl Gets 37 Years in Toni Keller Murder

The man charged with the sexual assault and murder of Plainfield teen Toni Keller took a plea deal that got him 37 years in prison. The sentence didn't sit well with Keller's family and their supporters. William Curl was accused of murdering Keller, then setting her remains on fire to conceal the crime.

SWAT Responds to Gunshots in Plainfield Township

"Alcohol played a role" in an early morning shooting in Plainfield Township, and a 25-year-old man was arrested after allegedly firing off some rounds in the backyard with a semi-automatic pistol.

Plainfield Man Guilty of Murdering Girlfriend’s Baby Boy

It took two hours for a jury to find a former Plainfield man guilty in the beating death of his ex-girlfriend's 8-month-old son.

Facing Child Porn Charges, Plainfield North Coach Resigns

Max Estes, who spent a year as a teacher and coach at PNHS, was accused of sharing child porn online.

Cooper Guilty of Sex Assault; Jury Hung on Murder Charges

A former Plainfield man was found guilty of sexually assaulting 21-year-old Alisha Bromfield after she was already dead, but jurors couldn't come to a decision on two first-degree intentional homicide charges. Cooper is charged in the deaths of Bromfield and her unborn daughter, Ava. 

Man Beaten With Piece of Wood in Plainfield Fest Altercation: Police

Five young men were accused of beating a fest-goer. His offense? Bumping into one of them. One of the suspects is also charged with robbing a pizza delivery woman at gunpoint.

Drunk Woman Smashes Car into Ex's Garage: Cops

A 32-year-old Plainfield woman is accused of intentionally plowing into her ex-boyfriend's garage, damaging his home and his vehicle, on Thanksgiving night. 

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