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iWatch app to keep residents and police connected

By Ryan Chodora | April 14, 2013

The DeKalb Police Department is offering a new, anonymous way to send in police reports and tips. On Thursday, the DeKalb Police Department is rolling out a new application called iWatch. iWatch DeKalb is a free smart phone and computer application for...

A DeKalb police cruiser.

DeKalb Police looks to increase efficiency

By Ryan Chodora | March 27, 2013

Aside from the construction of the new police station, the DeKalb Police Department is continuously making improvements to increase its efficacy in the field. “It seems like everything that’s been in the talks for the last couple of years is actually...

DeKalb officer put on leave after hit-and-run accident

By Northern Star Staff | February 24, 2013

A DeKalb police officer has been put on paid leave following claims he was involved in a hit-and-run incident, according to Police Chief Gene Lowery in a Friday Daily Chronicle article. Officer Darrick Wesson is charged with leaving the scene of an injury...

Student robbed near University Plaza say NIU Police

By Northern Star Staff | October 23, 2012

A strong-armed robbery took place at a field near University Plaza Tuesday, said NIU Police Sgt. Alan Smith. Smith said a male student was robbed by three men at 7:33 p.m. The student sustained a small laceration to the head, as well as a bump. He was...

Homecoming parking restrictions begin Friday

By Northern Star Staff | October 9, 2012

New parking restrictions will be in place for Homecoming weekend, according to a DeKalb Police Department press release Tuesday. The restrictions will be in place from 5 p.m. Friday, until 10 a.m. Sunday. Parking will be prohibited along the South sides...

Night, early morning marked by two robberies, one stabbing

By Northern Star Staff | September 28, 2012

According to DeKalb Police Lt. Jason Leverton, there were two robberies and one stabbing incident last night and today in the early morning. Leverton said based on what he has been told by NIU, none of the victims were students. One robbery and the stabbing...

City blotter for 5/7/12

By Northern Star Staff | May 6, 2012

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday At 2:02 a.m., a DeKalb police officer on patrol observed...

DeKalb sees increase in violent crimes

By Melissa Mastrogiovanni | May 2, 2012

Once every 1.5 days, a violent crime is committed in DeKalb, according to the DeKalb Police Department 2011 Annual Report. Between 2007 and 2011, violent crimes increased from 191 to 234 instances per year. “It’s no surprise to us that the rate of...

City blotter for 5/3/12

By Northern Star Staff | May 2, 2012

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.Wednesday At 1:19 a.m., DeKalb police observed a blue truck...

‘Operation Smoked Out’ seizes synthetic drugs

By Northern Star Staff | May 1, 2012

Almost 2,000 packages of synthetic drugs were seized from DeKalb retailers Monday as part of “Operation Smoked Out.” The operation is a statewide initiative that aims to remove certain illegal substances from Illinois stores, according to an Illinois...

City blotter for 5/01/12

By Northern Star Staff | April 30, 2012

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sunday At 2:00 a.m., a DeKalb police officer observed a vehicle...

City blotter for 4/30/12

By Northern Star Staff | April 29, 2012

The following was taken directly from area police and fire department records, or from DeKalb County court records. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Saturday At 10:13 p.m., a DeKalb police officer observed a...