City blotter for 09-24-10

By Northern Star Staff

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from the DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.

  • At 10:09 p.m Wednesday, an officer observed a person driving north on Normal Road, who the officer knew already had a suspended license. The officer approached the driver and confirmed the identification. David A. Thomas, 39 of DeKalb, was arrested and charged with driving with a suspended license. Thomas was later taken to DeKalb County Jail. Vehicle owner Gloria Dorrough, 41 of DeKalb was cited for allowing Thomas to drive her car.
  • At 5:23 p.m. Wednesday, an officer observed a driver not wearing a seat belt in the 200 block of East Lincoln Highway. The officer approached the driver and it was found that he was driving with a suspended license. Willie L. McCloud, 26 of DeKalb, was arrested and sent to the police department on charges of driving with a suspended license, no insurance, no seat belt and having expired plates. McCloud was issued four tickets and released on the required bond.