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Hunter safety education coming to DeKalb

By Northern Star Staff | January 21, 2013

The DeKalb Police Department and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will be hosting a hunter safety education training course series beginning on Feb. 14, according to a news release from the city of DeKalb. The course will be held from 6 to...

Dekalb Police Department to implement 20 new intiatives to combat crime

By Brooke Shinberg | January 16, 2013

The DeKalb Police Department will be implementing 20 new programs throughout the next 20 months in an effort to reduce crime within the city. “Some will have a greater impact then others, but all will help make the community safer,” said Police Chief...

Dekalb deputy chief made president of the FBI National Academy Northern Illinois Division

By The Northern Star Staff | January 15, 2013

DeKalb Police Department deputy chief, has been sworn in as the president of the Northern Illinois Division of the FBI-National Academy Associates. Wes Hoadley, a 2003 graduate of the FBI academy, will participate in an invitation-only training course...

Trafficking of large shipment of methamphetamine stopped by local authorities

By Northern Star Staff | November 4, 2012

A large shipment of methamphetamine was tracked and connected to a DeKalb resident, according to a press release from the DeKalb Police Department. Joseph P. Hosey Jr., 35, was arrested and charged with possession and possession with intent to deliver...

SA Senate works with DKPD to focus on off-campus crime

By Brian Singer | October 14, 2012

DeKalb Police Chief Gene Lowery visited the Student Association (SA) Senate to discuss growing concerns about off-campus crime Sunday. During the meeting, Lowery told the Senate he was not happy with the northwest corridor of DeKalb. He indicated the...

Mayor Kris Povlsen discusses the ordinance approving the redistricting of the wards of the city of DeKalb at the city council meeting Monday night. The redistricting equalizes population and attempts to raise voter turnout in some of the wards.

DeKalb City Council discusses police station progress

By Joe Palmer | April 9, 2012

The DeKalb City Council discussed the progress made on the new police facility at a meeting Monday. The council heard reports from subcommittees and commissions and introduced new resolutions and motions, among which was a proposed referendum regarding...

Opposition to new police station remains

By Ian Gough & Joe Palmer | April 9, 2012

Irving Construction will be the contract manager for the new DeKalb Police Department station. The decision was made at a DeKalb City Council meeting Monday. Interim DeKalb Police Chief Ron Pearson said the department hopes construction starts soon, but...

DeKalb goes digital

By Olivia Willoughby | April 2, 2012

The DeKalb police and fire departments have begun using Facebook as a way to reach the public, said Tracy Smith, fire department administrative sergeant. The city of DeKalb has created three different Facebook pages: the fire department, the police department...

Two arrested for stabbing on Friday

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | March 26, 2012

Warrants were issued Sunday for three suspects charged in connection with a stabbing that occurred Friday night. According to a DeKalb Police Department press release, the victim was stabbed during an altercation at a party at a residence in the 1500...

Businesses fail liquor, tobacco compliance checks

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | March 4, 2012

A public hearing was rescheduled to March 19 to determine if Lord Stanley’s Class A Liquor License should be revoked, suspended or if the licensee should be fined, according to a notice of hearing and charges. According to Feb. 13 Northern Star blotter...

Businesses fail tobacco compliance checks

By Northern Star Staff | February 20, 2012

Nine DeKalb businesses failed tobacco compliance checks by selling tobacco to minors in a second round of inspections conducted Wednesday.A total of 28 businesses were inspected.According to a press release from the DeKalb Police Department, "With the...

Feithen retiring from DeKalb P.D to take chief position in Monmouth

Feithen retiring from DeKalb P.D to take chief position in Monmouth

By Jessica Wells and Linze Griebenow | February 7, 2012

DeKalb Police Chief Bill Feithen announced Tuesdayhe will retire from the DeKalb Police Department and was hired as the police chief in Monmouth. According to a press release from the city of DeKalb, Feithen was appointed as Monmouth police chief  Monday...