Police: Plainfield Township man punched 3 teens

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP – A Plainfield Township man was arrested after allegedly beating three teenagers on the street Tuesday.

Shortly before 2:45 p.m., a 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy had gotten off the school bus at Junction Drive and Juneau Court and started walking home when a car came speeding up to them, according to Will County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Kathy Hoffmeyer.

"Hani Hamad, 45, got out and started pushing the 16-year-old, then punching him in the face. He then punched the 14-year-old several times and threatened to get a gun from his car," Hoffmeyer said.

Investigators later learned the teens had a previous conflict with Hamad's son.

"Another 16-year-old boy who lives on the street heard the commotion and got in between Hamad and the 14-year-old," Hoffmeyer said. "While the other teens ran, Hamad punched this boy in the nose and face at least 12 times."

That teen was given first aid by Lockport Township paramedics and was taken by his parents for a medical exam, Hoffmeyer said.

After Hamad was identified by the victims, deputies went to his residence in the 21800 block of Juneau Court, but learned he was not home, Hoffmeyer said. Detectives later contacted Hamad on the phone and met with him. He was arrested on three counts of misdemeanor battery and released from jail early Wednesday.