Two suspects connected to the man who was killed last night around 10:30 p.m. at 810 Kimberly Drive are at large; two suspects have been detained.The man who was killed was not an NIU student, according to NIU Spokesperson Joe King. King said he does...
NIU’s 2016-17 Annual Safety and Security Report was published Friday to comply with the Clery Act, which requires all colleges and universities that receive federal financial aid to disclose crimes which occurred on or near campus. Go to niu.edu/clery/ to see the full report. *The offenses listed under the VAWA offenses were categorized as forcible sex offenses, non-forcible sex offenses and aggravated assault in the 2013-14 report.
Join community members for The Annual Unity March at 6 p.m Wednesday at the MLK Commons.Originating three years ago after the events in Ferguson, Missouri, the march represents positive change for students of all races and genders to come together as...
An off-campus armed robbery was reported to have occurred at 4:17 p.m. today at DeKalb Country Credit Union, 305 E. Locust St.No one was injured during the incident and the police deemed no imminent threat is present to the campus or surrounding community,...
Donations will be accepted for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Dunkin' Donuts, 1101 W. Lincoln Hwy.
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.
April 27
• Danica L. Hoffman, 28, of DeKalb, was charged with disorderly house.
April 28
• Angelica S. Hart, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with two counts of domestic battery.
• Ryan W. Mancillas, 31, of DeKalb, was charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol.
April 29
• Whitney A. Cumbo, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with disorderly house.
• Tysean D. Howleit, 27, of DeKalb, was charged with aggravated domestic battery/strangulation and two counts of domestic battery.
• Jared M. Smith, 19, of DeKalb, was charged with disorderly house.
• Alexander Estrada, 24, of DeKalb, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Martina Ramirez-Palmeros, 37, of DeKalb, was charged with no driver’s license.
• Taquae Y. Knox, 22, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.
• Tatyana T. Esper, 20, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.
April 30
• Diandre C. Smith, 27, of DeKalb, was charged with violating a noise control regulation.
• Michael A. Claney, 23, of DeKalb, was charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and manufacturing/delivery of cannabis 30-500 grams.
• John D. Huggins, 27, of DeKalb, was charged with aggravated battery and two counts of domestic battery.
• Raul A. Garza, 23, of Lemont, was charged with fighting within the city.
• Casey A. Trent, 23, of Lemont, was charged with fighting within the city.
• Theresa K. Grecu, 48, of DeKalb, was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license.
March 61. At 6:50 p.m. Feb. 25, theft $500 and under was reported to have occurred at Neptune West. This case was suspended March 6.March 72. At 1 a.m., battery and criminal damage to property were reported to have occurred at New Residence Hall East....
Shots fired were reported to have occurred at the Holmes Student Center bus turnaround today, according to an NIU safety bulletin.At 9:15 p.m. today, NIU and DeKalb police responded to reports of a shot fired near the Holmes Student Center, according...
NIU Police will host the second annual "Women of the Shield: Honoring Women in Law Enforcement" ceremony March 18.The ceremony will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Convocation Center. This year's theme is "Her-Story: Rising Through the Ranks," according...
NIU Police released a video Thursday promoting their ALICE training program.ALICE stands for alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate, according to the NIU Police website. During ALICE training, participants are taught how to react to violent attackers....
The following was taken directly from the NIU Police Department. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The NIU Police Department provides police reports online at niu.edu/publicsafety/.Dec. 91. At 10 a.m. Oct. 21,...
Former NIU student Hasan Gill’s cause of death has been confirmed a suicide, said Joe King, director of Media and Public Relations.Hasan Gill was a 25-year-old former NIU student whose burned body was found on the morning of Dec. 29 near a path behind...
