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Stress-Free Events For Finals

By Jay Ibarra | May 9, 2016

Tackling final exams is stressful, but there are many resources on campus to help you de-stress like going to one of NIU’s planned events, visiting therapy dogs or coloring.“Don’t Stress the Test”The NIU Honor House will host a “Don’t Stress...

Police Report: April 15-17

April 25, 2016

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/.April 151. At 8:55 p.m. April...

Police Report: Feb. 22 to March 2

By Northern Star staff | March 7, 2016

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/.Feb. 221. At 1:33 p.m., failure...

Blotter 9/22-9/24

By Northern Star Staff | September 25, 2012

Sept. 22, 2012 At 4:43 p.m., an officer was sent to the Music Building in regard to a theft report. Upon arrival, the officer met with the complainant and took a report. This case is administratively closed due to a lack of leads. Sept. 23, 2012 At 2:20...

Blotter 9/19-9/20

By Northern Star Staff | September 23, 2012

The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Sept. 19, 2012...

Blotter 9/11

By Northern Star Staff | September 12, 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 proved guilty in a court of law.

Sept. 11, 2012

At 4:11 p.m., officers responded to 1325 W. Lincoln Highway to serve an FTA warrant out of Stephenson County. Upon arrival, it was learned that the subject, Jacob. Fruit, 30, was inside the residence. Officers spoke to him and took him into custody. Fruit was arrested on a valid warrant for driving with a suspended license. He was transported to the police department and booked. He was unable to post bond and was then transported to DCSO.

At 8:48 p.m., officers responded to Hope Haven, 1145 Rushmore Drive, in reference to a warrant attempt. Jacob Roodhouse, 21, was taken into custody for parole violation and possession of cannabis.

Blotter 9/9

By Northern Star Staff | September 10, 2012

The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety.

Sept. 10, 2012

At 1:49 p.m., an officer was sent to Cole Hall in regards to a report of criminal defacement of property. The officer arrived on the scene and started an investigation. The case is open pending further investigation.

At 7 p.m., an officer was sent to Stevenson North in regards to a report of stolen property. The officer met with the complainant and took a report. This case is open pending further investigation.

NIU offers free condoms to promote a safer-sex environment

By Faith Healy | September 20, 2011

Students looking to get intimate and keep it safe can rest easy; Health Enhancement provides condoms for free. "Our goal was to remove barriers so that students who wanted to use condoms could get them quickly and cheaply," said senior health educator...

Campus blotter

By Northern Star Staff | August 31, 2011

The following was taken directly from the University Police log using the fullest information provided. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety.

April 3

- Illegal possession by a minor reported at 1:42 a.m. at Lincoln Hall. The case was cleared by refusal to cooperate.

- Thomas E. Beegle, 36, of Genoa, Ill., was arrested for an in-state warrant at 7:10 a.m. at Barsema Hall.

- Theft of $300 and under occurred at 11:40 a.m. at Founders Memorial Library. The case was administratively closed.

- Theft of labor or services was reported at 2:50 p.m. at the Transportation Depot. The case was cleared by refusal to cooperate.

April 4

- Hannon M. Hines, 21, was arrested for deceptive practices and forgery. It allegedly occurred at 9 a.m. Oct. 13, 2006 at TCF Bank in the Holmes Student Center. Bail was $1,000 and was posted.

- Possession of cannabis 30 grams and under and possession of drug equipment was reported at 12:20 a.m. at Lincoln Hall. The case was cleared by refusal to cooperate.

- Theft of over $300 occurred at 11 a.m. at Faraday Hall. The case was administratively closed.

April 5

- Adam T. Fall, 19, of Oswego, Ill., was arrested for illegal consumption by a minor and possession of cannabis 30 grams and under at 3 a.m. March 31 in parking lot J. Bail was $2,000 and was posted.

- Dennis M. Penaranda, 19, of DeKalb, was arrested for illegal possession by a minor and possession of drug equipment at 10:50 p.m. at Douglas Hall. Bail was $100 and was posted.

- Battery occurred at 8:30 a.m. at Cole Hall. The case is pending investigation.

April 6

- Theft of, lost, or mislaid property occurred at 8:19 a.m. at Lincoln Hall. The case was cleared by refusal to cooperate.

- Nicholaus R. Goegan, 20, of Lindenhurst, Ill., was arrested for all other disorderly conduct at 12:01 a.m. at Douglas Hall. Bail was $75 and was posted.

- Assault occurred at 12:06 a.m. at 800 Lucinda Ave. The case is pending investigation.

- Theft of over $300 occurred between 6:30 p.m. on April 5 and 2:22 a.m. on April 6 at Grant Towers South. The case is pending investigation.

- Possession of drug equipment occurred at 12:15 p.m. at Grant Towers South. The case was cleared by refusal to cooperate.

- All other disorderly conduct occurred at 5:15 p.m. at Eco Park. The case was administratively closed.

April 7

- Steven A. Escarez, 19, of Waukegan, Ill., was arrested for illegal consumption by a minor, possession of cannabis 30 grams and under and possession of drug equipment at 11:57 p.m. at parking lot 15E. Individual bond was posted.

- All other disorderly conduct occurred at 3:30 p.m. at University Apartments. The case was cleared by refusal to cooperate.

April 8

- Harassment by telephone occurred between 9:37 p.m. and 9:53 p.m. at Lincoln Hall. The case is pending investigation.

Campus crime blotter for Feb. 23

By Northern Star staff | February 22, 2011

The following was taken directly from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety. Dec. 4, 2010...