When it comes to feeling safe on campus, students want to know what is going on so they can keep an eye out for unsafe situations, which is why safety bulletins are necessary and should be sent out more often.The NIU Police Department sends bulletins...
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.
Jan. 23
• Daniel W. Stephenson, 25, of Algonquin, was charged with theft.
• Devon W. Sanders, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with theft.
• Natalie J. Moore, 18, of Galesburg, was charged with theft.
• Catherine P. Gilman, 23, of DeKalb, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
Friday
• Sharita M. Walker, 29, of Chicago, was charged with identity theft.
• Charles S. Fenger, 22 of DeKalb, was charged with fighting in the city.
• Anthony O. Alford, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with trespassing.
Saturday
• James D. Stewart, 51, of DeKalb, was charged with aggravated assult and disorderly conduct.
• Cruz V. Montana, 31, of DeKalb, was charged with resisting arrest, obstruction and disarming an officer.
Sunday
• Dominic El. Primbas, 19, of Chicago, was charged with liquor consumption by a minor.
• Shawntina A. West, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with theft.
Monday
• Aisha M. Shadeed, 19, of Chicago, was charged with domestic battery.
False rape accusations take away from valid cases where rapists should be tried and convicted. Those who falsely accuses another of rape, and later admit to lying, should serve time in jail.Rape cases can be difficult to prove since physical evidence...
The DeKalb Police Department has reported a decrease in violent and property crime in 2017.John Petragallo, DeKalb Police Department deputy chief, delivered the department’s service level review during Tuesday’s special Committee of the Whole meeting....
John F. Sommer, 45, yelled at officers as they arrested him Thursday at 108 Fisk Ave. DeKalb Police Department officers found firearms in Sommer’s home, including two hand guns and a Century AK Style 7.62 mm assault rifle.
Crime Under The Lens is a two-part series that investigates the recent increase of violence in DeKalb and its affect on residents. The first story identified the source of crime, and the second story focuses on residents living in the area with the highest...
Crime Under The Lens is a two-part series that investigates the recent increase of violence in DeKalb and its affect on residents.DEKALB - More than a week has passed since the sound of gunshots rang out on the northwest side of DeKalb, but the gun violence...
