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Chicago man arrested on charges of drug-induced homicide

By Dave Gong | November 10, 2011

A Chicago man wanted in connection with a drug-induced homicide that occurred on July 1 is in custody, according to a DeKalb County Sheriff's press release.A warrant was issued on Oct. 13 for Irvin K. Young, 38, said Gary Dumdie, Chief Deputy of the DeKalb...

DeKalb mother charged with attempted first-degree murder

By Dave Gong | June 28, 2011

A DeKalb woman has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after authorities say she tried to smother her four-month-old son. During a hearing June 16 for Kristen Shaw, 26, Circuit Judge Robbin Stuckert set bond at $500,000, according to court...