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Blotter 9/15

By Northern Star Staff | September 16, 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. 15, 2012 At 2:44 a.m., a vehicle was driving eastbound...

Blotter 9/11

By Northern Star Staff | September 12, 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. 11, 2012

At 4:11 p.m., officers responded to 1325 W. Lincoln Highway to serve an FTA warrant out of Stephenson County. Upon arrival, it was learned that the subject, Jacob. Fruit, 30, was inside the residence. Officers spoke to him and took him into custody. Fruit was arrested on a valid warrant for driving with a suspended license. He was transported to the police department and booked. He was unable to post bond and was then transported to DCSO.

At 8:48 p.m., officers responded to Hope Haven, 1145 Rushmore Drive, in reference to a warrant attempt. Jacob Roodhouse, 21, was taken into custody for parole violation and possession of cannabis.

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.

Shooting at Edgebrook Drive on Saturday, no injuries reported

By Northern Star Staff | September 9, 2012

DeKalb police on patrol heard shots fired at 4:20 a.m. Saturday in the area of Edgebrook Drive and Normal Road, according to a press release from the DeKalb Police Department. Upon investigation, it was found that three vehicles with bullet holes were...

Blotter 9/5-9/8

By Northern Star Staff | September 9, 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. 5, 2012...

Campus Blotter 8/31

By Northern Star Staff | September 4, 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. Aug. 31, 2012...

City Blotter 9/4

By Northern Star Staff | September 4, 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. 2, 2012 At 1:44 a.m., a fight was observed at Lukulos,...

Blotter 8/30

By Northern Star Staff | September 4, 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. At 1:58 p.m.,...

City Blotter 8/28

By Northern Star Staff | August 29, 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. Aug. 28, 2012 At 10:12 a.m., Michael  Randle, 21, turned...

Campus Blotter 8/26

By Northern Star Staff | August 28, 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.   Aug. 26,...

Two men charged with hate crime

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | April 1, 2012

Officers responded to the 1000 block of Ridge Drive for a report of a suspicious vehicle on Friday and recovered a rope noose, a large amount of counterfeit currency and a small amount of cannabis. According to a DeKalb Police Department Press Release,...

Over 100 cannabis plants seized

By Northern Star Staff | February 26, 2012

Three suspects were arrested on Friday after police seized over 100 cannabis plants at a residence in the 200 block of South Sixth Street. Investigators received a citizen tip which led them to them to the residence. Alyssa Kruse, 21, of Dekalb, and Patrick...