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Homecoming weekend is ‘peak time’ for reported drug and alcohol violations

By Chelsey Boutan | October 12, 2011

Junior kinesiology major Anthony Nielsen realizes not drinking alcohol - especially during homecoming week - makes him somewhat of an anomaly among many college students. Nielsen said he doesn't drink because he's seen what people do when they are intoxicated....

A student crosses the street in front of 901 Lucinda Avenue,
Businesses in the Village Commons complex dont believe Wednesday
nights shooting will affect business.

Stores in Village Commons anticipate usual business despite recent shooting

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | September 29, 2011

Despite a shooting in the vicinity Wednesday night, business continued as usual for Domino's, 901 Lucinda Ave. Suite P. Domino's owner Mike Hillman said employees continued to deliver food at the time of the incident despite being unable to go east toward...

Shots fired on Edgebrook Drive Sunday morning

By Dave Gong | September 26, 2011

DeKALB | According to police reports, DeKalb Police responded to a report of shots fired early Sunday. DeKalb Police Lt. Gary Spangler said the incident occurred around 1:29 a.m. during a large party in the 800 block of Edgebrook Drive. Police patrolling...

Let them eat soup

By Ryan Felgenhauer | September 20, 2011

DeKalb area charity Feed ‘Em Soup will hold a food drive with DeKalb area police departments. The food drive will benefit the table Feed ‘Em Soup sets up for those who attend their biweekly community meals. "The table is a portable food pantry," said...

Feithen: DeKalbs perception as unsafe may be unfounded

Feithen: DeKalb’s perception as unsafe may be unfounded

By Dave Gong | September 6, 2011

DeKalb's problem with drugs and violence may be more perception than reality, said DeKalb Police Chief Bill Feithen. Feithen said three high-profile incidents that have occurred in DeKalb within the last few years -the Feb. 14, 2008 shooting at Cole Hall,...

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DeKalb Police using extra enforcement to patrol parties

By Dave Gong | September 6, 2011

The DeKalb Police Department uses officers on extra-enforcement detail in order to patrol parties in DeKalb, said DeKalb Police Chief Bill Feithen. Feithen said the police tend to put greater emphasis on policing large parties and open container laws...

DeKalb man charged with battery, aggravated assault

By Jessica Wells | August 29, 2011

A DeKalb resident was charged with battery and aggravated assault Sunday after allegedly punching several victims and threatening others with a knife.Lance S. Wesby, was charged with two counts of battery and one count of aggravated assault. DeKalb Police...

Police respond to a fight involving around 300 people

By Dave Gong | August 23, 2011

DeKalb Police cleared a crowd of approximately 300 people in the 1000 block of Ridge Drive early Sunday morning, according to police reports.The police responded to the scene at approximately 2:28 a.m. Sunday and observed a fight in the parking lot, police...

DeKalb Police Blotter

July 5, 2011

Friday At 10:38 p.m., DeKalb Police observed a vehicle in the 700 block of West Lincoln Highway without working tail lights. The officer performed a traffic stop. The driver, Luis F. Hernandez-Palermo, 21, of DeKalb, provided the officer with an expired...

This DeKalb Police
Department squad car is one of five new vehicles equipped with
hi-tech, state-of-the-art technology. The police department is
still in the process of obtaining two more squad cars later this
year.

Pimped out police cars take to the streets

By Eli Gehn | June 16, 2011

The DeKalb Police Department received new patrol squad cars for the first time in the three years.The police department received five new squad cars from the city because of the condition of the current vehicles. The Illinois Criminal Justice Information...

City of DeKalb sees drop in crime in 2010

By Dave Gong | June 9, 2011

The City of DeKalb has experienced a drop in crime over the past year, according to the DeKalb Police Department's 2010 Annual Report. According to the report, DeKalb saw a 10 percent reduction in FBI Part I crimes, which are used to calculate the crime...

Woman charged in fight

By Dave Gong | May 3, 2011

DeKALB | A woman from Matteson, Ill. was charged with resisting a peace officer during a fight on Greenbrier Road Sunday.Lekeshia Martin, 29, was charged with two counts of battery and one count of criminal damage to property. According to reports, DeKalb...