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Police Crime Reports: Oct. 15 – 19

By Northern Star Staff | October 21, 2013

Oct. 15• At 10:29 a.m., an officer in the NIU Police Department took a report of theft at Grant Towers North. This case is closed.• At 2:24 p.m., an officer in the NIU Police Department took a report of theft at Huskie Stadium. This case is closed.•...

Campus Police Reports: Oct. 15

By Northern Star Staff | October 20, 2013

Tuesday• At 12:32 a.m. Sept. 26, officers took a report of theft in the New Hall Community Center. On Tuesday, this report was closed.• At 10:12 a.m. Oct. 10, a person reported to housing officials a disorderly conduct/assault at Neptune East. On...

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Homecoming weekend ‘busy’ for local police

By Ryan Chodora | October 15, 2013

Homecoming weekend gathered a crowd and crime this weekend.The DeKalb Police and Fire departments had to increase their staffs over the weekend to keep up with the increased activity in DeKalb, bringing in additional help.“It was an extremely busy weekend...

Campus crime report Oct 4 – 6

By Northern Star Staff | October 7, 2013

Friday• At 10:26 a.m. March 29, an officer in the NIU Police Department took a report of theft. On Thursday, an offender was identified in the case. On Friday, this case was referred to the United States Postal Inspector’s Office.• At 2:42 a.m.,...

Police Report Campus Crime Sept. 18 – 19

By Northern Star Staff | September 22, 2013

Sept. 18• At 10:31 p.m. Sept. 8, an officer went to Anderson Hall for a report of criminal defacement of property. On Wednesday, a person was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for defacement of property.• At 6:12 p.m.,...

City Police Report Sept. 11 – 13

By Northern Star Staff | September 16, 2013

Sept. 11• A minor was charged with retail theft.• Erica K. Ensign, 40, of DeKalb, was charged with domestic battery.• Kenneth A. Floto, 28, of Dixon, was charged with an in-state warrant.• Arthur Bettis, 47, of DeKalb, was charged with retail...

Campus Police Report: Sep. 11- 12

By Northern Star Staff | September 15, 2013

Sep. 11• At 9:47 a.m. June 18, an officer went to Swen Parson Hall for a report of theft. On Wednesday, this case was closed.• At 11:18 a.m. July 2, an officer went to the Chessick Center for a report of theft. On Wednesday, this case was closed.Sep....

City police reports Sep. 9 – 11

By Northern Star Staff | September 15, 2013

Sep. 9• Rachel L. Cano, 33, of DeKalb, turned herself in on an in-state warrant at the police department.• Christopher S. Lewis, 29, of Chicago, was charged with domestic battery and trespass to land.• A minor was charged with simple battery.•...

William "Billy" Curl

Hearing set in Curl case

By Kelly Bauer | September 8, 2013

A Sept. 16 hearing may determine if William “Billy” Curl, who pleaded guilty to the 2010 murder of NIU student Antinette “Toni” Keller, will have more time withdraw his plea.Curl’s motion to withdraw his plea was filed July 22, which is after...

DeKalb resident arrested for possession of cannabis plants

By Northern Star Staff | April 15, 2013

Seventeen cannabis sativa plants were discovered Friday in the basement of a residence in the 2100 block of Highland Drive. A search warrant was conducted at about 6 p.m. after a smell of fresh cannabis had been detected in the area. The homeowner, Daniel...

iWatch app to keep residents and police connected

By Ryan Chodora | April 14, 2013

The DeKalb Police Department is offering a new, anonymous way to send in police reports and tips. On Thursday, the DeKalb Police Department is rolling out a new application called iWatch. iWatch DeKalb is a free smart phone and computer application for...

DeKalb could see decrease in crime over spring break

By Brooke Shinberg | March 5, 2013

This weekend, some students will pack their bags and head for warmer weather, causing crime rates around DeKalb to decrease. However, police are wary of would-be robbers. “Most years we see a decrease in overall crime,” said Cmdr. Jason Leverton....