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Then-senior psychology major Brooke Harris defends herself from her opponent, an NIU campus police officer in full protective gear, in April 2014 during the Rape Aggression Defense program. The goal of the class is to educate women in case of an attack, said Lesley Rigg, interim vice president for Research and Graduate Studies.

DeKalb Police to teach self-defense

By Northern Star staff | November 3, 2015

The DeKalb Police Department will hold self-defense courses for women throughout November.Officer Allison Benthusen and detective Paul Mott will provide attendees with information on defensive tactics and mindset, basic principles for self-defense and...

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Police investigate Annie Glidden Road robbery

By Northern Star staff | November 3, 2015

Police are investigating a robbery that was reported to have occurred Tuesday in the 900 block of North Annie Glidden Road.An individual told police she was walking along Annie Glidden Road when a male approached her from behind, knocked her cell phone...

Student charged after road-rage incident

By Northern Star staff | October 21, 2015

A student faces charges of battery after a road-rage incident Monday.Andre Phillips, 24, of DeKalb, was driving closely alongside another car at 10 a.m. on Sycamore Road where the two lanes merge into one and wound up behind the other car, said Cmdr....

Police looking for man who forced child to touch him

Police looking for man who forced child to touch him

By Northern Star staff | October 20, 2015

Police are looking for a man who they say forced a child to touch him on her way to school Monday.The victim fled the scene after a man stopped her on her bike around 7:30 a.m. on S. Second Street, according to a DeKalb Police Department news release....

Police collect 225 pounds of pills for Prescription Drugs Take-Back Day

By Northern Star staff | October 19, 2015

The DeKalb Police Department's Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Sept. 26 weighed in at 225 pounds of unwanted medication.The police department provides a medication drop box, located inside the station, 700 W. Lincoln Highway, to alleviate potential...

DeKalb police have suspect in last month’s shooting

By Northern Star staff | October 14, 2015

Police have a suspect involved in a shooting that led to two injuries last month.An individual shot two males during a party at 3:16 a.m. Sept. 6 at 901 Regent Drive. The shooter fled the scene, and no arrests have been made since. The victims are now...

DeKalb police: Monday robbery was falsely reported

DeKalb police: Monday robbery was falsely reported

By Northern Star staff | October 14, 2015

An alleged robbery that was reported to have taken place Monday night was determined to be a false report.A juvenile reported to the police she was approached from behind by an individual who reached into the juvenile's sweater and took money and headphones...

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Two men charged with first degree murder in Tuesday shooting

By Northern Star staff | October 7, 2015

DeKalb Police have charged two men in relation to the Tuesday night shooting death of a DeKalb man.Christopher Gerken, 25, of Sycamore, and Trevor Motsinger, 25, of DeKalb, face charges of first a degree murder. Motsinger also faces charges of obstruction...

Guide: Where and how to donate to tornado victims

By Northern Star staff | April 10, 2015

Two people were left dead and at least 11 injured after tornadoes swept through northern Illinois on Thursday.Donations for the tornado victims are being accepted throughout the area. Look below for a complete guide for how and where you can donate:DeKalbDeKalb...

DeKalb officials searching Seventh Street block for safety hazards

DeKalb officials searching Seventh Street block for safety hazards

By Northern Star staff | March 27, 2015

DeKalb police officials are executing an administrative search in the 500 block of North Seventh Street, according to a news release.Officials are searching for potential safety hazards at a property and coordinated an inspection to assess conditions,...

A DeKalb police cruiser.

Teacher’s aide Andrew Arison faces 19 more charges of sexual abuse of children

By Northern Star staff | March 26, 2015

DeKalb police have charged teacher's aide Andrew Arison with 19 more counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.The charges are being added to aggravated criminal sexual abuse and possession of child pornography charges that were brought against Arison...

Police make 6 arrests for drug, alcohol offenses during roadside safety check

Police make 6 arrests for drug, alcohol offenses during roadside safety check

By Northern Star staff | March 24, 2015

Police recorded zero arrests for DUI and six arrests for other alcohol and drug offences during a St. Patrick’s Day roadside safety check in DeKalb.The roadside safety check, which generated some controversy among locals, resulted in 27 arrests and...