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Reinstate Whistleblower Sgt. Javier Esqueda: Petition | The Crusader Newspaper Group

Joliet Police Chief Al Roechner stripped Javier Esqueda of his police powers on Monday and put him on administrative desk duty. By John Ferak, Patch An online petition drive seeks to restore Joliet Police Sgt. Javier Esqueda to regular duty. Esqueda revealed to CBS Chicago Channel 2 last week that he was the whistleblower surrounding []

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