Crime & Safety
LaSalle County, IL: 3 Charged After Violent Armed Robbery Report
Streator, IL – Three Decatur residents were arrested following a reported armed robbery in Streator on Wednesday evening, Nov. 11, after a victim told police they had been assaulted and robbed of cash
By Tessa Morgan · 2026-11-12T21:13:11.167Z
Streator, IL – Three Decatur residents were arrested following a reported armed robbery in Streator on Wednesday evening, Nov. 11, after a victim told police they had been assaulted and robbed of cash.
According to the Streator Police Department , officers responded around 6:15 p.m. to the 1000 block of Bernstein Street following a report of an armed robbery.
When officers arrived, they met with the victim at a separate location in the 1000 block of Maple Street.
The victim reported being physically assaulted and having cash stolen during the incident. Police have not disclosed the amount of money taken or whether a weapon was recovered.
Investigators obtained descriptions of the individuals allegedly involved, along with information about a suspected vehicle.
Officers searched the surrounding area and located a vehicle matching the description provided by the victim.
Police conducted a traffic stop and detained three occupants as part of the investigation.
Following the preliminary investigation, authorities announced the following charges:
Isaac Caballero, 30, of Decatur: Preliminarily charged with aggravated armed robbery and aggravated battery. Christopher Johnson, 43, of Decatur: Preliminarily charged with aggravated armed robbery and aggravated battery. Samantha Johnson, 34, of Decatur: Charged with possession of a controlled substance. Police also confirmed she had an active arrest warrant through LaSalle County. All three individuals were transported to the LaSalle County Jail.
The Streator Police Department announced the arrests Thursday, Nov. 12, as the case proceeds through the judicial process.
Authorities have not released additional details about the victim's injuries or the circumstances leading to the alleged robbery.
All three defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.