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Six arrested when DeKalb police find meth being used, sold in hotel room: cops

By Northern Star staff | January 15, 2015

Six people face drug charges after DeKalb police learned meth was being sold out of a hotel room, according to a police news release.DeKalb police received a tip that meth was being used and sold in a DeKalb hotel room. Officers stopped a vehicle leaving...

Locals arrested after police find pot

By Northern Star Staff | November 4, 2013

A food delivery driver and two others were arrested after officers discovered 200 grams of pot in the driver’s car.At 1:25 a.m. Saturday, DeKalb police received a call from a person who said a local delivery driver was in fear of being shot. The delivery...

NIU community reacts to marijuana bill

By Julia Boyle | April 30, 2013

An Illinois bill would allow some people to obtain a medical marijuana card if it is approved by the Illinois Senate and governor. It will allow the purchase and possession of up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana in a two-week period. J. Mitch Pickerill, a political...

DeKalb resident arrested for possession of cannabis plants

By Northern Star Staff | April 15, 2013

Seventeen cannabis sativa plants were discovered Friday in the basement of a residence in the 2100 block of Highland Drive. A search warrant was conducted at about 6 p.m. after a smell of fresh cannabis had been detected in the area. The homeowner, Daniel...

DeKalb sees increase in drug-related crimes

By Ali Combs | February 12, 2013

From 2011 to 2012, there was an increase in the number of drug arrests made in 10 of 15 different drug-related charges in DeKalb, including a spike in possession of cannabis arrests, according to a police report provided by DeKalb Police Commander Jason...

Blotter 10/1

By Northern Star | October 2, 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.

Oct. 1, 2012

At 1:04 p.m. on Sept. 27, an officer was sent to Douglas Hall in regard to a report of theft. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. On Monday, the complainant contacted the officer to advise them the item was located.

At 1:14 p.m., an officer was sent to the NIU Police Department in regard to a report of theft. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. This case was administratively closed due to a lack of leads.

Blotter 9/25

By Northern Star Staff | September 26, 2012

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.

Sept. 25, 2012

William M. Boelcke, 31, turned himself in to DCPD on an active warrant for unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

Blotter 9/22-9/24

By Northern Star Staff | September 25, 2012

Sept. 22, 2012 At 4:43 p.m., an officer was sent to the Music Building in regard to a theft report. Upon arrival, the officer met with the complainant and took a report. This case is administratively closed due to a lack of leads. Sept. 23, 2012 At 2:20...

Blotter 9/21-9/22

By Northern Star Staff | September 23, 2012

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. Sept. 21, 2012 At 8:51 p.m., officers arrested Bryant Guillotte,...

Blotter 9/17

By Northern Star Staff | September 18, 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. 17, 2012...

Blotter 9/16

By Northern Star Staff | September 17, 2012

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. Sept. 16, 2012 At 10:04 p.m., Jeron Douglas, 32, was arrested...

Blotter 9/15-9/16

By Northern Star Staff | September 17, 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. 15, 2012...