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Campus Police Reports: Nov. 20 – 21

By Northern Star Staff | November 24, 2013

Nov. 20• At 12:31 p.m., officers patrolling DuSable Hall met with Breanna N. Jones, 20, of Bolingbrook, who had an active arrest warrant for disorderly conduct/filing a false police report. Jones was arrested.Nov. 21• At 12:41 p.m., officers met with...

City police reports: Nov. 13-15

By Northern Star Staff | November 19, 2013

Nov. 13• Joshua N. Kitterman, 26, of DeKalb, was charged with simple battery.• John T. Wicker, 28, of DeKalb, was charged with simple battery.• Keston D. Miller, 18, of DeKalb, was charged with credit card fraud and retail theft.Thursday• Joseph...

Campus police reports: Nov. 16-17

By Northern Star Staff | November 19, 2013

Saturday• At 3:19 a.m., officers went to Stadium Drive East for a report of a person being followed. Daniel Ochoa, 21, of Chicago, was arrested for domestic battery, unlawful restraint and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.• At 11:06...

Police say 8 men jumped man on Hillcrest

By Northern Star Staff | November 18, 2013

Police said a man was jumped by about eight people Monday in the 800 block of Hillcrest Drive.DeKalb Police Sgt. James Haacker said the victim received mostly facial injuries and was released from the scene. Haacker said witnesses reported the victim...

No injuries after shots fired at apartment complex

By Jessi Haish | November 13, 2013

DeKalb Police are investigating “shots fired” at an apartment complex today.Police responded to James Court Apartments, located in the 2600 block of North First Street, at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. After investigating, officers determined two groups...

Tenant evictions occuring before third strike

By Lark Lewis | November 12, 2013

The police department has handled 319 cases related to the city’s three strikes housing rule since February.In January, City Council approved a ordinance that added regulations and licensing requirements to rental property owners and tenants. Since...

Campus police reports: Nov. 2- 3

By Northern Star Staff | November 11, 2013

Nov. 2• At 1:24 a.m., an officer stopped a car at 200 Annie Glidden Road. The driver, Nathan J. Baert, 20, of Cortland, was arrested for DUI and unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor.• At 1:36 p.m., an officer went to Northern View Apartments...

Students unperturbed by crime in area

By Shaz Sheikhali | November 6, 2013

Incidents like the one Friday at the Travel Inn might lead to concerns, but the Student Association has not heard comments about NIU’s safety, said Mike Theodore, SA chief of staff.Friday, a group of men fought, leading to at least one shot and two...

Campus Police Reports: Nov. 2 – 3

By Northern Star Staff | November 4, 2013

Nov. 2• At 1:37 a.m., officers patrolling the Chick Evans Field House met with a person for criminal damage. Marcus A. Burchett, 20, of Chicago, was arrested for criminal damage to property.Sunday• At 1:53 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle at the...

Campus Police Reports: Oct. 31

By Northern Star Staff | November 3, 2013

Oct. 31• At 12:19 a.m. Sept. 1, an officer went to Lot 7 for a report of theft. On Oct. 30, an arrest warrant was obtained for the case. On Thursday, Kasey K. Allen, 20, of Matteson, was arrested for theft.• At 12:09 a.m. Oct. 17, an officer went...

Police Crime Reports: Oct. 16-20

By Northern Star staff | October 22, 2013

Saturday• At 2:06 a.m., an officer patrolling Crane Drive and Annie Glidden Road met with two people who were younger than 21 and in possession of alcohol.The people were referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for unlawful...

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,...