Police are looking for a man who they say forced a child to touch him on her way to school Monday.The victim fled the scene after a man stopped her on her bike around 7:30 a.m. on S. Second Street, according to a DeKalb Police Department news release....
The DeKalb Police Department's Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Sept. 26 weighed in at 225 pounds of unwanted medication.The police department provides a medication drop box, located inside the station, 700 W. Lincoln Highway, to alleviate potential...
A Sycamore man was arrested Sunday after police investigated alleged sex offenses against a child.Mark Baumann, 44, faces three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and possession of...
A Sycamore family of seven was displaced after a fire destroyed its two-story home Saturday.The Sycamore Fire Department responded to a call for a possible fire on W. Exchange Street in Sycamore and arrived to find heavy smoke rising from the attic area,...
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.
Oct. 10
• Jeffrey R. Podjaski, 27, of DeKalb, was charged with obstructing justice.
• Theodore A. Provost, 38, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.
• Luke Allen Somen, 22, of Carol Stream, was charged with fighting within the city.
• Lynn Marie Bass, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with no driver’s license.
• Gabriella E. Mendoza, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with consumption of alcohol as a minor.
• Christian J. Mcantire, 19, of Cary, was charged with possession of alcohol as a minor.
• Michael Termena, 22, of DeKalb, was charged with disruptive intoxication.
• Remy Matuszak, 28, of Roselle, was charged with disruptive intoxication.
• Alezander D. Edwards, 19, of Chicago, was charged with possession of cannabis.
• Jatona Harris, 18, of Chicago, was charged with possession of alcohol as a minor.
• Amirius E. Clinton, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.
Oct. 11
• Charles T. Wall, 40, of DeKalb, was charged with battery and battery/bodily harm.
• Terrick W. Chester, 21, of DeKalb, was charged with domestic battery.
• Aaron M. Gaines, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with disruptive intoxication.
• Buddy L. Otis, 26, of DeKalb, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and resisting a peace officer.
• Darvelle D. Gunn, 22, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.
• Breanna B. Baker, 18, of DeKalb, was charged with retail theft.
• Keyalo Gray, 36, of Cortland, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.
• Janittra A. Edwards, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a revoked/suspended or no Monitoring Device Driving Permit/Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device.
The Egyptian Theatre’s Horror Film Series will continue Thursday with a showing of “The Innocents.”The series, held this year in place of the annual Amenti Haunted House, will showcase horror films throughout October. The haunted house will return...
City council is accepting applications for an interim alderman position that will be left vacant by 7th ward Alderman Monica O’Leary’s upcoming resignation.O’Leary submitted a letter of resignation via email Saturday, which was read by Mayor John...
Police have a suspect involved in a shooting that led to two injuries last month.An individual shot two males during a party at 3:16 a.m. Sept. 6 at 901 Regent Drive. The shooter fled the scene, and no arrests have been made since. The victims are now...
An alleged robbery that was reported to have taken place Monday night was determined to be a false report.A juvenile reported to the police she was approached from behind by an individual who reached into the juvenile's sweater and took money and headphones...
Seventh ward Alderman Monica O'Leary's resignation will become effective Friday.O' Leary submitted a letter of resignation via email Saturday, which was read by Mayor John Rey at City Council on Monday. O'Leary was absent at Monday's meeting.Originally,...
City Council will review a Fiscal Year 2016 budget form to submit for an award at its regular meeting today.DeKalb is utilizing the Government Finance Officers Association budgeting model to pursue the association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation...
A robbery was reported to have occurred Wednesday night at the 800 block of Spiros Court, according to an NIU Police safety bulletin.DeKalb Police notified NIU Police at 11:10 p.m. that a male was approached by two males when one of the males punched...
