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Joliet Police Sgt. Bill Otis Returns To Duty 10 Months After Sexual Assault Allegation From Plainfield Woman

Both Otis and the Plainfield woman were represented by different attorneys and the woman's order of protection was dismissed last week.

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Joliet, IL Patch· Oct 14, 8:57 PMJoliet Police Sgt. Bill Otis Returns To Duty 10 Months After Sexual Assault Allegation From Plainfield Woman

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