DeKALB — Increased training could be coming to the DeKalb and NIU Police Departments this month to teach officers how racial and emotional intelligence can serve the community. Interim Police Chief John Petragallo said there needs to be continuous...
Police body cameras are an essential piece of equipment in any modern police department. The DeKalb County Board has been encouraging the DeKalb County Sheriff’s office to obtain and equip themselves with body cameras. The DeKalb police will be held...
Campus security proved its capabilities Sept. 7 with the arrest of Cinque C. Simmons, of Chicago. Simmons was a student at NIU until Sept. 7 when he was arrested at Huskie Stadium and charged with the possession of a firearm without a firearm owner’s...
At a community meeting Wednesday night, DeKalb Police Chief John Petragallo agreed to post a daily breakdown of arrests by race and economic status to the department’s social media, following a demand by a resident.DeKalb community members filled New...
Due to heightened public interest, the DeKalb Police Department have released footage of an Aug. 24 arrest incident, according to a press release.The 17 minute footage is available on YouTube here.Elonte E. McDowell, 25, of Aurora, was arrested and charged...
MondayJonamac Orchard grand opening weekend: Jonamac Orchard will be opening its weekend activities. The corn maze will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and apple picking will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the rest of the season.TuesdayNIU Esports club open...
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church is welcoming students and the DeKalb community to start a discussion following the video posted online of an officer choking an Aurora man.The event will start at 7 p.m. on Sept. 4 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church,...
Every spring, campus shares its grounds with Canada geese at the height of their mating season. Despite constant battles over turf, it is no secret the geese do not plan on giving up their territories. Many students can attest to the presence of aggressive,...
Officer Keunte Mallet and his wife Heather and son before his pinning ceremony for his promotion to sergeant during the Jan. 28 City Council meeting at the DeKalb Municipal Building, 200 S. Fourth St.
The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.
Jan. 23
• Daniel W. Stephenson, 25, of Algonquin, was charged with theft.
• Devon W. Sanders, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with theft.
• Natalie J. Moore, 18, of Galesburg, was charged with theft.
• Catherine P. Gilman, 23, of DeKalb, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
Friday
• Sharita M. Walker, 29, of Chicago, was charged with identity theft.
• Charles S. Fenger, 22 of DeKalb, was charged with fighting in the city.
• Anthony O. Alford, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with trespassing.
Saturday
• James D. Stewart, 51, of DeKalb, was charged with aggravated assult and disorderly conduct.
• Cruz V. Montana, 31, of DeKalb, was charged with resisting arrest, obstruction and disarming an officer.
Sunday
• Dominic El. Primbas, 19, of Chicago, was charged with liquor consumption by a minor.
• Shawntina A. West, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with theft.
Monday
• Aisha M. Shadeed, 19, of Chicago, was charged with domestic battery.
Local crime is a concern at any university as parents want to feel their children are safe when studying away from home. NIU and DeKalb have made efforts to comfort this fear, but some could argue it is not enough.Crime prevention efforts need refocusMackenzie...
Kela Moss, 26, of DeKalb, was charged with four counts of first degree murder for strangling to death a 25-year-old male she was dating. Moss' bond was set at $5 million, 10 percent to apply. She was transported to DeKalb County Jail and is waiting for bond.
