DeKALB | DeKalb Police and other helping law enforcement agencies are ready for whatever homecoming brings. DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler said there will be a larger police presence in the area this weekend. "Normally with every homecoming we beef up...
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Monday night, DeKalb City Council discussed approval of mayoral appointments, construction progress on Locust Street, the DeKalb Public Library’s purchase of the neighboring clinic building in a closed session and the Greenwood Acres Retirement Center....
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 2:40 a.m. Sunday, DeKalb Police observed a vehicle in the 1200 block of North Annie Glidden Road with no headlights on. After stopping the vehicle, police could smell alcohol on the driver's breath. The driver failed a sobriety test. Two other passengers in the car admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages while underage. Steven C. Tyrell, 19, Matthew J. Poppenger, 19, and Amber L. Sayles, 18, all of Sycamore, were charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol. Tyrell was also charged with driving with no headlights. An investigation was started on the incident.
At 2:57 a.m. Sunday, DeKalb Police observed a car in the 800 block of Ridge Drive had a smoking engine, smashed hood, broken windshield and broken front headlights. After the vehicle was stopped, police saw leaking coming from the car and both airbags had deployed. Police learned the driver had struck a vehicle earlier and fled the scene. The driver was found to have been driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). Darryl D. McCollum, 33 of DeKalb, was arrested for DUI, DUI over .08, hit and run, improper lane usage and having no insurance. McCollum was sent to DeKalb County Jail pending bond.
At 10:47 p.m. Sunday, DeKalb Police observed a vehicle in the 400 block of West Taylor Street going 42 mph in a 30 mph zone. After a citation was given, the driver sped away. The officer who was still outside of their police vehicle, felt the driver came close to running over their foot. The officer caught up to the driver and saw them make a turn onto Third Street without using a signal. Kelly Rose M. Ortega, 24 of DeKalb, was arrested and charged with reckless driving, speeding and failure to turn. Ortega was sent to the DeKalb Police Department and later released on bond.
A few simple smart steps could help the chances of keeping your bike parked right where it is. DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler said bike theft incidents occur based on several factors. "Unfortunately people don't secure their bikes like they should,"...
A Waukegan man, charged with firing several shots into the air in the 800 block of Regent Drive on Saturday morning, has been released on $5,000 bond.Deandre L. Watkins, 25, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of...
Students currently enrolled in DeKalb High School have the option of enrolling in dual credit classes. "We offer many classes such as nursing, business and health education." said DHS Registrar Bonnie Stellatos . Stellatos and DHS Principal Doug Moeller...
About $15,000 in damages was caused by a structure fire in the 1400 block of Cambria Drive. DeKalb Fire Department arrived to the scene at 10:01 p.m., taking 20 minutes to get the fire under control, according to a DeKalb Fire Department press release....
Gunshots were reportedly fired early Saturday morning on Regent Drive. While on patrol, DeKalb Police heard what seemed to be gunshots in the 800 block of Regent Drive. Deandre L. Watkins, 25 of Waukegan was arrested on charges of aggravated unlawful...
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 6:28 p.m. Wednesday, DeKalb Police responded to a...
DeKALB | It's no secret that the DeKalb Police station has space issues. DeKalb Police Chief Bill Feithen said the limited space has created some problems when it comes to doing interviews with suspects and victims. "We have incidents where suspects and...
Before signing the dotted line and committing to an apartment with loud neighbors, numerous damages and “crazy roommates,” it’s critical to know rights and discrepancies outlined in an apartment lease. NIU offers free legal advice to students...
