Sexual Assault

Joshua Mercado Arrested After Domestic Violence Incident at Joliet Red Roof Inn

Joshua Mercado, 31, was arrested on November 1, 2025, in Joliet, Illinois, for allegedly assaulting a woman at the Red Roof Inn. He faces charges of aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery with physical contact, and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence. Learn the full details of the incident, arrest, and community response.

Gay Couple’s House of Horrors: William and Zachary Zulock Sentenced to 100 Years for Heinous Crimes Against Adopted Sons

William and Zachary Zulock, a gay couple from Georgia, have been sentenced to spend the rest of their lives in prison for the horrific sexual abuse of their two adopted sons.