DeKALB – The rate of violent crime in DeKalb is almost three times the national rate, according to 2023 FBI crime statistics.
Violent crimes include murder and non-negligent manslaughter, negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault,...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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,...
