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Teacher's aide Andrew Arison charged with possession of child pornography

Teacher’s aide Andrew Arison charged with possession of child pornography

By Northern Star staff | March 18, 2015

Andrew Arison, 36, of Sycamore, was charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography — a class two felony — on Wednesday, according to a Sycamore Police news release.Sycamore Police seized computer equipment from Arison’s home on March...

Parts of Lincoln Highway shut down after car strikes pole

By Northern Star staff | January 26, 2015

Portions of East Lincoln Highway around a former Farm & Fleet have been shut down due to fallen wires in the street, according to a Facebook post by the DeKalb Police Department.A police spokesperson said a vehicle struck a pole and knocked it down,...

DeKalb police respond to a call on Hillcrest Drive.

DeKalb Police safety campaign ends with 30 citations

By Northern Star staff | January 12, 2015

The DeKalb Police issued 30 citations during its recently ended holiday campaign, according to a news release.The campaign was "part of the traffic safety program focusing on seat belt and DUI enforcement," according to the release. Twenty-five of the...

Slurs, injury don’t stop black lives matter protestors

By Walter Douglas | December 8, 2014

A pregnant protester was hit by a car while crossing Lincoln Highway during a march Saturday, but the protesters returned Sunday to continue their efforts to fight racism.The man who was responsible for hitting the woman was charged with one count of...

DeKalb police respond to a call on Hillcrest Drive.

$1.4 million in suspected heroin seized from DeKalb man’s home: police

By Northern Star Staff | November 24, 2014

DeKalb police have seized about 6 kilograms of what they suspect to be heroin worth about $1.4 million.Police started investigating Henry A. Zamora, 35, of DeKalb, after they said cops witnessed him playing a role in an apparent drug transaction Friday...

Card cracking scam dies down

By Rachel Scaman | November 6, 2014

Police say educational efforts have helped lead to one of the longest lulls in “cracked card” crimes in 10 years.Cracking cards occurs when recruiters get a PIN and a debit card from a person and deposit counterfeit checks into the person’s account....

Police release photo of man suspected in domestic battery

By Northern Star Staff | November 5, 2014

Police are looking for an unidentified white male involved in an alleged battery and domestic battery on Oct. 19 in the 1100 block of West Hillcrest Drive.At about 1:50 a.m., police responded to a 22-year-old bystander who had intervened in a dispute...

Nicklas a model for NIU admin

By Northern Star Editorial Board | November 3, 2014

Administrators should aim to have qualities similar to Bill Nicklas, former vice president of Operations and Community Relations: commitment to the student body and support for the community.Nicklas went above and beyond what was expected for an administrator...

A DeKalb police cruiser.

Man charged in stabbing of ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend is NIU student

By Northern Star Staff | October 19, 2014

The Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct is working with the DeKalb Police Department to handle the status of student Mustafa C. Sahin, who is charged with attempted first degree murder (Class X Felony), said NIU spokesman Paul Palian.Sahin,...

A DeKalb police cruiser.

DeKalb man stabbed ex-girlfriend’s boyfriend after forcing his way into her bedroom: cops

By Northern Star Staff | October 16, 2014

A DeKalb man forced his way into his ex-girlfriend's bedroom and stabbed her current boyfriend several times Wednesday night, according to a police news release.Mustafa C. Sahin, 19, of DeKalb, is charged with attempted first degree murder (Class X Felony),...

Mayor John Rey speaks Monday about the job opening for the position of city clerk at the City Council Meeting in the DeKalb Municipal Building. The seat has been vacant since the resignation of Liz Peerbook in late September. 

City Clerk position open

By Kristin Maglabe | October 13, 2014

Mayor John Rey is officially looking for a city clerk.The seat has been left open since the early resignation of Liz Peerboom in late September. At City Council Monday, the mayor said anyone interested in the position should contact him, and said “a...

Parking restricted this weekend: cops

By Northern Star Staff | October 6, 2014

The following streets are subject to established parking restrictions 2-6 a.m. throughout Homecoming weekend, according to a DeKalb Police Department news release:• Varsity Boulevard• Regent Drive• Eco Park Drive• Fotis Drive• Aspen Court•...