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A DeKalb Police car sits parked on an overcast afternoon in front of the citys Police Headquarters.

DeKalb resident dies after on-the-road shooting, suspect charged

By Rachel Cormier, News Reporter | February 28, 2023

DeKALB – Deaundre Brooks, a 34-year-old resident of DeKalb, died while receiving medical care from a previous gunshot wound to his abdomen on Thursday. The victim was dropped off at the Northwestern Medicine-Kishwaukee Hospital and died while being...

Under the lens: A look at DeKalb crime

By Lindsey Salvatelli | November 16, 2017

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...

Police Report: April 14-16

By Northern Star staff | April 28, 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 14• Willie Merchant, 21, of DeKalb, was charged with...

Police Report: April 12-14

April 21, 2016

The following was taken directly from the NIU Police Department. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The NIU Police Department provides police reports online at niu.edu/publicsafety/.

April 12

1. At 5 p.m. April 6, theft $500 and under was reported to have occurred at Grant North. This case was suspended April 12.

April 13

2. At 12:22 a.m., criminal damage to property was reported to have occurred at Lot D. This case is open.

3. At 10:39 a.m., unlawful use of a weapon was reported to have occurred at Stadium Drive. This case was closed by exception.

4. At 6:30 p.m., burglary was reported to have occurred at Stevenson South. This case is open.

5. At 8:30 p.m., disorderly conduct was reported to have occurred at Neptune East. This case was closed by exception.

April 14

6. At 12:01 a.m. April 8, harassment through telephone was reported to have occurred at Grant North. This case was suspended April 14.

7. At 7 p.m. Feb. 1, domestic battery was reported to have occurred at Stevenson North. Bacarii D. Crocket, 19, of Chicago, was charged at 3:39 a.m. April 14.

Off-campus armed robbery reported on Ridge Drive

By Northern Star staff | April 5, 2016

An off-campus armed robbery was reported to have occurred at approximately 8:04 p.m. today outside 919 Ridge Drive, outside building four, according to an NIU safety bulletin.The victim reported he was delivering food when he was approached by a male...

Police Report: March 25-30

By Northern Star staff | April 4, 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.March 25• Kevin L. White, 52, of DeKalb, was charged with...

Police Report: March 21-24

By Northern Star staff | March 31, 2016

The following was taken directly from the NIU Police Department. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The NIU Police Department provides police reports online at niu.edu/publicsafety/.

March 21

1. At 10:44 p.m. Feb. 1, credit card fraud and theft $500 and under were reported to have occurred at the Recreation Center. This case was closed by exception March 21.

2. At 2:26 a.m., possession of cannabis less than 30 grams and possession of drug equipment were reported to have occurred at Neptune North. This case was closed by exception.

March 23

3. At 11:41 a.m. March 10, disorderly conduct was reported to have occurred at the New Residence Hall Community Center. This case was opened March 23.

4. At 1:10 p.m., possession of cannabis less than 30 grams was reported to have occurred at New Residence Hall East. This case was closed by exception.

5. At 1:51 p.m., March 22, burglary from motor vehicle was reported to have occurred at Lot W. This case was suspended March 23.

March 24

6. At 8:40 p.m. March 4, forgery was reported to have occurred at the Holmes Student Center. This case was closed by exception March 24.

Police Report: March 8-15

By Northern Star staff | March 24, 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.March 8• Sidiq Salisu, 18, of Calumet City, was charged with...

Police Report: March 5-8

By Northern Star staff | March 21, 2016

March 5• Truvoseia K. Johnson, 22, of DeKalb, was charged with burglary, retail theft and possession of cannabis greater than 2.5 grams and less than 10 grams.• Jason C. Smart, 32, of DeKalb, was charged with battery.• Patrick A. Wrobel, 19, of...

Police Report: Feb. 6-13

By Northern Star staff | February 18, 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. Feb. 6 • Rafael B. Estrada, 41, of DeKalb, was...

Police report: Jan. 24 to Jan. 30

By Northern Star staff | February 8, 2016

Jan. 24• Dakaria J. Bailey, 21, of DeKalb, was charged with disorderly house.• Reggi J. Jones, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with disorderly house.• Drew B. Dazzo, 18, of Elburn, was charged with battery and battery/bodily harm.• Devon M. Moore,...

Police report: Jan. 2-9

By Northern Star staff | January 28, 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.Jan. 2• Dichay D. Hall, 21, of DeKalb, was charged with driving...

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