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City Blotter

By Northern Star staff | August 29, 2016

The following was taken from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb county court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Tuesday

At 4:05 p.m., DeKalb Police responded to the 1100 block of Rushmore Drive. Upon arrival, officers observed a known individual. A check revealed that Phillip Weaver, 28, of DeKalb, had an active warrant. Weaver was arrested and taken to the DeKalb Police Station. He was later transported to DeKalb County Jail.

At 7:09 p.m., DeKalb Police in the 1600 block of Sycamore Road observed a vehicle with expired registration. The officer performed a traffic stop and found the driver, Darrell Nelson II , 22, of DeKalb, was driving with a suspended license. Nelson was arrested and taken to the DeKalb Police Station. He was later released on bond.

Wednesday

At 12:23 a.m., DeKalb Police on the 700 block of South First Street observed a vehicle cross the center line. A license plate check revealed the license plates belonged to a different vehicle whose owner had a suspended driver's license. The officer performed a traffic stop and found the owner, Alexander J. Robinson, 19, of Malta was driving the vehicle. Robinson was arrested and taken to the DeKalb Police Station. He was later released on bond.

 

Police Report: April 10-13

April 21, 2016

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.

April 10

• Casey M. Zelko, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with consumption of alcohol as a minor.

• Jerrvon Ewing, 22, of DeKalb, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.

• Jovon Young, 22, of Aurora, was charged with no driver’s license.

• Dana L. Boyd, 28, of Sycamore, was charged with retail theft.

April 11

• Cortez Wraggs, 21, of Chicago, was charged with obstructing identification and resisting a peace officer.

• Arricka S. Kizer, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with illegal insurance card.

April 12

• Mercedes E. Foster, 26, of DeKalb, was charged with possession of cannabis.

• Michael N. Thornhill, 28, of DeKalb, was charged with manufacturing/delivery of cannabis more than 500 grams, manufacturing/delivery of cannabis more than 500 grams near a school, manufacturing/delivery of cannabis 30-500 grams, manufacturing/delivery of controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of possession of cannabis, two counts of possession of controlled substance and conspiracy to sell to a minor.

April 13

• James S. Mayes, 31, of DeKalb, was charged with two counts of criminal trespassing to land and two counts of domestic battery.

• Dwaine B. Hampton, 18, of DeKalb, was charged with two counts of domestic battery.

• Latrell L. Hightower, 19, of DeKalb, was charged with two counts of domestic battery.

Police Crime Reports: Oct. 19-20

By Northern Star staff | October 22, 2013

Wednesday• Anthony V. Saucedo, 24, of DeKalb, was charged with an in-state warrant.• Vicki S. Gustafson, 41, of Malta, was charged with retail theft.• Pieter J. Kruis, 30, of DeKalb, was charged with domestic battery.Thursday• Megan E. Erwin,...

The usual trickle of water outflowing from the East Lagoon into the Kishwaukee River was turned into a violent rapid during Wednesday's sever thunderstorm.

Local residents, politicians come together for flood relief

By Ryan Chodora | April 21, 2013

DeKalb residents volunteered to fill sandbags Thursday for distribution throughout the community in light of its flooding issues. “We’re filling bags,” said first ward alderman David Jacobson. “We’re getting them tied up; we’re getting them...

New mayor looks forward to connecting city and NIU

By Ali Combs | April 14, 2013

Mayor-elect John Rey said economic vitality and collaboration with NIU are among his top priorities in his coming term. City Council sets policy for the city, while the city manager and staff carry out those policies on a day to day basis. The chairman...

Mike Morocco, senior time arts major, takes the eco park bike pah as a shortcut back to his apartment in September 2011.

City plans to add bike paths to DeKalb

By Ali Combs | April 3, 2013

The city of DeKalb is making plans for a nearly $1 million bike path. The path will be funded mostly by a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) through a bike trail enhancement grant. The grant will be used to build a bike path that...

Alderman Brendon Gallagher discusses the housing development study presented by the NIU Center for Governmental Studies at Tuesday night's special city council meeting.

City Council discusses Irongate annexation

By Ali Combs | March 26, 2013

The Irongate annexation would likely benefit the city of DeKalb, according to some City Council members after reviewing a housing study at Tuesday night’s meeting. The DeKalb Housing Information Project is a study created by NIU’s Center for Governmental...

City looks to student involvement in upcoming elections

By Ali Combs | March 26, 2013

The April 9 local election is an opportunity for students to get involved with the DeKalb community. Same-day voting will be offered at the Holmes Student Center in order to encourage students to vote for local officials. In addition to voting, there...

The roles of city aldermen

By Ali Combs | March 19, 2013

Alderman positions in wards two, four and six are up for grabs April 9. In DeKalb, seven aldermen serve on City Council to represent the city’s seven wards alongside the mayor, who oversees all the wards. Mayor Kris Povlsen, who served as second ward...

Copy Services’ moving sign stirs complaints

By Ericka Exton | February 3, 2013

Copy Service, Inc., 1005 W. Lincoln Highway, offers copying, printing, book buyback and now roadside entertainment. Toward the end of November 2012, the store revealed the newest member of their team, “Linda,” a motorized mannequin that advertises...

Courtesy of DeKalb County Animal Shelter
Deb Ryan, staff "cat lady", coaxes Snowy out of her cage to be cleaned. While Toby (Bottom) could go without a cleaning for the day.

DeKalb Animal Shelter expands

By Jennifer Irocky | May 4, 2011

DeKALB | Sheba is an Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepherd mix. Memo is a declawed calico adult cat. Both animals are up for adoption at the DeKalb County Animal Shelter, 16173 Baseline Rd., in Genoa. In the past couple months, the center has expanded....

Free dental exams creates smiles and sense of community

By Alex Fiore | May 4, 2011

DeKALB | Open wide, DeKalb. The DeKalb Dental Group, 2707 Sycamore Road, will host its first "Free Dentistry Day" on May 12 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The first 100 people who come will be able to receive free dental exams, said Adam Lueken, PR specialist...