Wednesday• Anthony V. Saucedo, 24, of DeKalb, was charged with an in-state warrant.• Vicki S. Gustafson, 41, of Malta, was charged with retail theft.• Pieter J. Kruis, 30, of DeKalb, was charged with domestic battery.Thursday• Megan E. Erwin,...
The Sycamore Park District’s newest park is in need of a name.Students in kindergarten through sixth grade have until Nov. 8 to submit their suggestions for the name and a chance to win a $1,000 savings bond, said Superintendent of Recreation Bart Desch,...
DeKalb is celebrating the people who help make their neighborhoods special during National Community Planning Month.To celebrate, the city’s Planning and Development Division will host a National Community Planning Month photo contest. The People and...
DeKalb County’s newest clerk has been in his role for just a month, but he’s ready to see how he can use his background to help county residents.Douglas J. Johnson, county clerk and recorder, was appointed by the County Board after the former clerk...
Nine-year-old Susana Martin is making sure all her peers have a costume of their own this Halloween.After scanning through a magazine, Susana Martin got the idea to create a bin for people in her community to donate used costumes to, called the Halloween...
Hopkins Park was the site of a zombie apocalypse this weekend.Clinton Rosette Middle School, 650 N. First St., hosted its second annual Run for Your Life 5K Sunday morning. Runners had to escape the clutches of zombies chasing after them. Zombies were...
Animal lovers of all kinds, specifically huskies, joined together Saturday to raise funds for Raven’s Husky Haven and Rescue at Eggsclusive Cafe, 265 W. Peace Road.Raven’s Husky Haven and Rescue was started by Kelly Lambert and Jennifer Soule in January....
The Amenti Haunted House at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., opens its doors for spooks and scares on Friday.Over the course of two weeks, volunteers have been transforming the historic theater into a winding maze.The haunted house is an Egyptian...
Barbed wire history was part of Big Read activities on Tuesday night.Historian Gerald Brauer presented The Story of Barbed Wire: An American Invention, at the Ellwood House Visitor’s Center, 509 N. First St. He talked about the history of barbed wire,...
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.
June 24
• At 8:47 a.m., Jose L. Huerta, 56, of DeKalb, was arrested for driving without a license. His car was towed.
• At 4:01 p.m., a person reported unlawful use of a credit card. An investigation was opened.
June 25
• At 4:23 p.m., a woman reported her boyfriend missing from their home on Glidden Avenue after an argument. The man was found and agreed to return home.
June 26
• At 4:14 p.m., a man reported his bike stolen from Jewel, 1320 Sycamore Road.
June 27
• At 8:42 a.m., Rodrick D. Parker turned himself in on a warrant for failure to appear in court. Parker was released after paying a $300 bond and a $75 fee.
• At 12:33 p.m., a report was filed for damage to property on Heatherfield Lane.
June 28
• At 7:45 a.m., an officer responded to a report of a stolen Xbox.
• At 12:38 a.m. on June 1, an officer responded to a report of defacement of property. The case was closed Friday due to a lack of leads.
• At 8:14 a.m., an officer reported to North Annie Glidden Road in response to a 911 call that was hung up on. Keenan R. Jarrett, 22, of Chicago, was arrested for aggravated domestic battery, 911 interference and damage to property.
• At 10:46 a.m., officers responded to a domestic dispute report on Russell Road.
• At 2:34 p.m., officers responded to a domestic dispute report on the 1100 block of East Lincoln Highway.
• Fahd T. Kayani, 20, of DeKalb, was arrested for having a warrant for domestic battery.
• Benjamin Evans, Jr., 27, of Chicago, turned himself in on a warrant for battery. Evans was released after posting bond.
June 30
• At 10:48 a.m., Michael Z. Wixom, 33, of DeKalb, turned himself in on a warrant for domestic battery. Wixom was taken to DeKalb County Jail.
• At 11:49 a.m. officers responded to a report of a stolen cable box on North Annie Glidden Road. Attempts to contact the suspect have been unsuccessful.
• At 1:57 p.m., officers responded to a call in regard to a suicidal man on the 1000 block of Fox Hollow Road.
Homecoming weekend gathered a crowd and crime this weekend.The DeKalb Police and Fire departments had to increase their staffs over the weekend to keep up with the increased activity in DeKalb, bringing in additional help.“It was an extremely busy weekend...
Greenbrier residents are going to be the only ones able to park on their road starting in several weeks.City Council discussed parking changes during its meeting Monday night. An ordinance for Greenbrier will prohibit parking on the north side of the...
