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Man paid associate to plant drugs, gun in estranged wife’s car: cops

By Kelly Bauer | October 2, 2014

DeKalb police say Kingston man Nicholas Krengiel paid an associate to plant drugs and a gun in Krengiel's estranged wife's car.Krengiel, who is "in the middle of a contentious divorce," paid the man to buy the gun and about 4 grams of crack cocaine, then...

DeKalb police issue 77 citations during traffic campaign

By Northern Star Staff | October 1, 2014

DeKalb police issued 77 citations, including 48 seatbelt citations and 11 improper use of cellphone citations, during their Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program campaign, according to a news release.During the campaign, officers worked 55 hours on seatbelt...

1st DeKalb Police canine dies at 11

By Northern Star Staff | September 22, 2014

Nick, the DeKalb Police Department’s first canine, died Saturday due to declining health, according to a Police Department news release.The 11-year-old German shepherd was imported from Holland by Canine Associates International in 2006, according to...

Police: Increase presence in Greek Row

By Northern Star Editorial Board | September 22, 2014

After reports of a Sept. 6 fight involving at least 20 people on Greek Row, the DeKalb Police Department must permanently boost police surveillance in the area.The fight occurred at 12:30 a.m. at Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 919 Greenbrier Road, after SAE members...

A DeKalb police cruiser.

More cops patrolling Greek Row after fight breaks out at fraternity

By Keith Hernandez | September 21, 2014

Greek Row has seen a larger police presence due to a fight that resulted in several injuries earlier this month.The fight occurred at 12:30 a.m. Sept. 6 at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house, 919 Greenbrier Road, after members denied entry to a group of more...

Prescription drug dropoff available

By Northern Star Staff | September 21, 2014

The DeKalb Police Department will participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday in the department’s parking lot, 700 W. Lincoln Highway.DeKalb residents can anonymously dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription...

Police to conduct child safety check

By Northern Star Staff | September 17, 2014

The DeKalb and Sycamore police departments will conduct a child safety seat checkpoint 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday outside of Hy-Vee Floral, 2700 DeKalb Ave.Certified child passenger safety technicians will provide free safety seat inspections as a part of...

Several car parts stolen in city: cops

By Northern Star Staff | September 7, 2014

City police said they are facing several thefts of catalytic convertors.The police department received reports of catalytic converter thefts Wednesday and Thursday in the west and northwest sections of the city. Parking lot surveillance footage depicts...

DeKalb Police to teach hunter safety

By Northern Star Staff | September 1, 2014

Firearm safety, hunter ethics and first aid will be taught at a 10-hour hunter safety education training course sponsored by the DeKalb Police Department and Illinois Department of Natural Resources.The course is 6-10 p.m. Sept. 11, 16 and 18 at the DeKalb...

City’s CodeRED warning system to launch after test

By Keisha Howerth | June 15, 2014

The city plans to launch a test call for the CodeRED alert system in coming weeks.Chad McNett, DeKalb community relations officer, said the test call was pushed from the end of May to train more dispatchers and get them comfortable with the system. The...

Police presence heightened for Convo’s 2 Chainz show

By Mitchell Spence | April 28, 2014

Local and state police divisions escalated their presence around campus in preparation for Sunday’s 2 Chainz concert at the Convocation Center.The Convo opened its doors at 6:30 p.m. and the concert began at 7:30 p.m. with a larger than usual police...

Three arrested in weekend meth lab bust

By Northern Star Staff | April 27, 2014

Police discovery of a meth lab led to three arrests and the evacuation of apartments around the lab Friday.At about 1:30 p.m., DeKalb Police officers went to 418 N. 11th St., Apartment 3, to speak to residents as part of an ongoing drug investigation....