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Huskies speak out on Michigan State scandal

By Khobi Price | February 26, 2018

Lawrence Nassar (center) was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault.

Arrests made for aggravated assault at Stevenson Towers

By Northern Star Staff | October 27, 2017

NIU Police Department officials arrested and charged two non-NIU-affiliated men in connection to an aggravated assault that occurred at the Stevenson Towers Oct. 26.Brian K. Allen and Isaiah R. Rucker fled the scene after the incident but are now in custody...

Man in ski mask attempted to assault showering student: cops

By Northern Star staff | January 25, 2015

Police are investigating the attempted assault of a female student who was showering when a man in a ski mask touched her arm, according to an NIU safety bulletin.At 4:57 a.m. Sunday, an attempted assault on a female student was reported to have occurred...

Blotter 9/9

By Northern Star Staff | September 10, 2012

The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety.

Sept. 10, 2012

At 1:49 p.m., an officer was sent to Cole Hall in regards to a report of criminal defacement of property. The officer arrived on the scene and started an investigation. The case is open pending further investigation.

At 7 p.m., an officer was sent to Stevenson North in regards to a report of stolen property. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. This case is open pending further investigation.

DeKalb sees increase in violent crimes

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | May 2, 2012

Once every 1.5 days, a violent crime is committed in DeKalb, according to the DeKalb Police Department 2011 Annual Report. Between 2007 and 2011, violent crimes increased from 191 to 234 instances per year. “It’s no surprise to us that the rate of...

Jamaal Bass pleads not guilty to assault charges

By Northern Star Staff | March 25, 2012

NIU linebacker Jamaal Bass pleaded not guilty in court Thursday in Lucas County, Ohio. to two charges from a November game against Toledo in which he jumped shoulder first into a Rockets’ band member. Bass was charged with felonious assault and misdemeanor...

Sexual assault brief

September 19, 2010

On Thursday, a sexual assault was reported to the DeKalb Police. The victim reported she was sexually assaulted in the 400 block of Clifford Drive by Prairie Park. While attending a party near the park, she ended up leaving with the suspect. The victim...

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Huskies speak out on Michigan State scandal

Arrests made for aggravated assault at Stevenson Towers

Man in ski mask attempted to assault showering student: cops

Blotter 9/9

DeKalb sees increase in violent crimes

Jamaal Bass pleads not guilty to assault charges

Sexual assault brief

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