NEWS RELEASES

 

ADMINISTRATIVE TOW FEE
Effective immediately, the DeKalb Police Department is implementing an Administrative Tow Fee. The following guidelines will be used to determine which towed vehicles will be subject to the fee.

If there is probable cause to believe that a vehicle was used in violation of Section 35.07 of the DeKalb Municipal Code, because one of the following offenses was committed with relation to the vehicle, the Administrative Tow Fee ($500) will be applied and the vehicle will not be released until such fee is paid. Those charges are:

 Driving while license suspended or revoked (unless related to an unpaid parking ticket or emissions test).

 Driving while license is expired, more than a year.

 Driving without a valid driver’s license.

 Commission of an offense eligible for seizure under 720 ILCS 36-1.

 Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating substances in violation of Section 11-501 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

 Driving while subject to an Illinois warrant for DWLS, DWLR, DWOL, DUI, or DWI.

 Commission of a violation of the Cannabis Control Act or Illinois Controlled Substances Act, or while soliciting, possessing, or attempting to solicit or possess cannabis or a controlled substance.

 Commission or attempted commission of Unlawful Use of Weapons (24-1), Reckless Discharge of a Firearm (24-1.5), or Unlawful Possession of Firearm/Ammunition (24-3.1), in violation of Illinois Criminal Code of 1961.

 Use of a vehicle in commission or attempt to commit an offense in violation of Article 16 of Illinois Criminal Code of 1961 (theft).

 Use of a vehicle in the commission or attempted commission of any other misdemeanor or felony in violation of Illinois Criminal Code of 1961.

Any motorist who is subjected to an Administrative Tow based on the above information will have a right to an administrative hearing. That hearing will be conducted within 45 days of the seizure.

At the final hearing, if it is determined by a preponderance of the evidence that the vehicle was used in the commission of the listed violation(s), the vehicle shall continue to be impounded until payment of the $500 administrative fee is paid. If the owner is found not liable, the vehicle shall be returned without penalty. Please call the DeKalb Police Department if you have questions.

BURGLARY ARRESTS
 The DeKalb Police Department received two separate reports of car burglaries in progress in the early morning hours of 1-24-13, occurring in the 1000 block of Pembrooke in the Southmoor Estates neighborhood and in Lee Court, which is located off the 900 block of N. 15th Street.  Residents at those locations provided a description of the suspect vehicle and the offenders.  A credit card stolen from one of the vehicles was found to have been used at two local gas stations shortly after the burglaries occurred.

Patrol officers located the suspect vehicle and arrested the three occupants after proceeds from the car burglaries were found in the vehicle.  One of the individuals was found to be responsible for using the stolen credit card.

A vehicle was also reported stolen from the 1100 block of S. 9th Street during the same time frame as the burglaries.  Upon investigating, one of the arrestees was determined to have stolen the vehicle and intentionally crashed it into a parked vehicle in the 1500 block of Waterside Drive.

The following charges were filed:

Michael R. Pitts, 18, of 320 Sycamore Road in DeKalb:  two counts of Burglary, a Class 2 felony.

Austin B. Johnsen, 18, of 320 Sycamore Road in DeKalb:  two counts of Burglary, a Class 2 felony; two counts of Forgery, a Class 3 felony; and two counts of Unlawful Use of Credit Card, a Class 3 felony.

Charles R. Jennings, 18, of 910 Lewis St. #910 in DeKalb:  two counts of Burglary, a Class 2 felony; Unlawful Possession of a Converted (stolen) Vehicle, a Class 2 felony; Criminal Damage to Property, a Class 4 felony; Leaving the Scene of an Accident, a Class A misdemeanor; and Improper Lane Use, a petty traffic offense.

The police department encourages residents to report car burglaries, even if nothing or only small items are taken.  This helps us track car burglars, potentially obtain evidence, and can lead to additional charges and stolen property recovery when suspects are arrested.  We also strongly recommend locking parked vehicles and removing valuables whenever possible.

ROBBERY ARRESTS
On 12/30/12 the DeKalb Police Department responded to Casey's General store, 1001 N. Annie Glidden Rd., in reference to an armed robbery.  A male entered the store, armed with a knife, and demanded money from the clerk.  The clerk gave the suspect United States currency.  The suspect then fled the scene.

On 1/3/13 the DeKalb Police Department responded to Thirsty Liquors, 1039 W. Hillcrest Dr., in reference to an armed robbery.  A male entered the store, armed with a knife, and demanded money from the clerk.  The clerk gave the suspect United States currency.  The suspect then fled the scene.

A DeKalb Police officer observed a suspicious vehicle attempting to leave the area of the robbery without its headlights on.  A traffic stop was initiated on the suspicious vehicle.  The passenger of the vehicle exited and ran from the traffic stop.  The fleeing suspect was caught and arrested.

The fleeing suspect was identified as Todd Koley.  A search of the car revealed the clothing and a bandana Koley used in attempts to hide his identity during the robberies.  A knife was recovered along with the United States currency taken from Thirsty Liquors.

Todd A. Koley was charged with two counts of armed robbery and one count of resisting arrest.   Koley was also arrested for an outstanding warrant out of DeKalb County.



HAZING - JOINT PRESS RELEASE
 Five felony and 17 misdemeanor arrest warrants have been issued in the Nov. 2, 2012 alcohol-related fraternity hazing death of Northern Illinois University freshman David Bogenberger. 

The DeKalb County Coroner’s Office has received the toxicology results and completed its report regarding the death of NIU student David Bogenberger, who was found deceased on the morning of Nov. 2 at the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity at 1020 W. Hillcrest in DeKalb.  Toxicology results indicate a highly-elevated blood alcohol content about five times the legal limit.  The cause of death has been attributed to cardiac arrhythmia, with alcohol intoxication as a significant condition contributing to death. 

The DeKalb Police Department’s investigation into the events preceding Bogenberger’s death has confirmed that the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity hosted an unsanctioned social event for its nineteen pledges on the evening of Nov. 1.  

Fraternity leaders did not officially register this event with the national chapter or university.  The event is referred to as “Parent’s Night” and involves the assignment of “Greek dads and moms” to the pledges.  The Greek dads are upper classmen in the fraternity that serve as mentors to the pledges, while the Greek moms are members of associated sororities.  The event that night involved the pledges rotating between several rooms in the fraternity house, being asked a series of questions, and then being provided cups of vodka and other liquor to drink.  This resulted in the pledges drinking a large quantity of alcohol in about a two-hour time period.   In addition to Bogenberger’s death, several other pledges reported getting sick and/or passing out due to excessive alcohol consumption. 

A number of individuals from the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity have been charged with violating Illinois’ hazing statute [ILCS Chapter 720, Act 120] due to providing alcohol to the underage pledges and creating a situation where the pledges felt compelled to consume alcohol as part of membership initiation and the Greek parenting process. 

Arrest warrants have been issued for the following five fraternity leaders for Class 4 felony Hazing:

  1. Alexander M. Jandik, 21, of Naperville, IL, fraternity president
  2. James P. Harvey, 21, of DeKalb, IL, fraternity vice president
  3. Omar Salameh, 21, of DeKalb, IL, fraternity pledge advisor
  4. Patrick W. Merrill, 19, of DeKalb, IL, fraternity secretary
  5. Steven A. Libert, 20, of Naperville, IL, event planner

Arrest warrants for Class A misdemeanor Hazing have been issued for the following 17 members of the fraternity, who are the individuals that actively participated in the provision of alcohol in the rooms that the pledges visited:

  1. Michael J. Phillip, Jr., 20, of Western Springs, IL
  2. Thomas F. Costello, 20, of Munster, IN
  3. David R. Sailor, 20, of Princeton, IL
  4. Alexander D. Renn, 19, of Naperville, IL
  5. Michael A. Marroquin, 20, of Roselle, IL
  6. Estevan A. Diaz, 22, of South Beloit, IL
  7. Hazel A. Vergaralope, 21, of DeKalb, IL
  8. Michael D. Pfest, 23, of Chicago, IL
  9. Andres Jiminez, Jr., 19, of Glendale Heights, IL
  10. Isaiah Lott, 19, of Cupertino, CA
  11. Andrew W. Bouleanu, 21, of Skokie, IL
  12. Nicholas A. Sutor, 19, of DeKalb, IL
  13. Nelson A. Irizarry, 19, of DeKalb, IL
  14. Johnny P. Wallace, 20, of DeKalb, IL
  15. Daniel S. Post, 20, of DeKalb, IL
  16. Nsenzi Salasini, 20, of Mt. Prospect, IL
  17. Russ Coyner, 21, of DeKalb, IL

The Bogenberger family, parents Gary and Ruth, and David Bogenberger’s siblings, have issued the following statement:  

“We appeal to every college administrator and to every fraternity official to stop the hazing and initiation rituals that claimed David, and that have claimed so many other promising young people.  No other family should endure what we are going through.  Yet, we are losing these talented, beautiful and hopeful young people because of illegal drinking unrestrained by maturity and exacerbated by social pressure.

 “We are trying to understand the reality of our David’s death.  It is almost impossible for us to accept that David is gone at the age of 19; that our future does not include his excitement at learning and growing; becoming a man; marrying and having children; that these events will never happen.

“We appreciate the many condolences and kindnesses that have reached us.  We acknowledge and appreciate the diligence of the law enforcement professionals of DeKalb County who have investigated the circumstances of David’s death and who, with the steps taken today, seek accountability for a horrible event.

 “But we also must acknowledge the concern we feel for the families of those charged today.  The events of Nov. 1 and 2 unalterably changed the course of too many lives.  And for what?

“We have no desire for revenge.  Rather, we hope that some significant change will come from David’s death.  Alcohol poisoning claims far too many young, healthy lives.  We must realize that young people can and do die in hazing rituals.  Alcohol-involved hazing and initiation must end.”

Chicago attorney Peter R. Coladarci represents the Bogenberger family.  He said, “According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, some 1,800 college students, ages 18 to 24, die annually from alcohol-related unintentional injuries.  This is a national health epidemic, which must be addressed.” 

DRUG ARREST
 The DeKalb Police Department executed a search warrant at 1234 University Drive on Thursday, December 6, following an investigation into cannabis trafficking at that location.  A resident of the house, Robert M. Baumhart II, 22, was arrested on scene and charged with a Class 3 felony for Unlawful Possession of 500-2000 grams of Cannabis; and a Class 2 felony for Unlawful Possession of 500-2000 grams of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver.   The cannabis was seized in addition to items relating to cannabis production and packaging.

BURGLARY ARREST
A campus alert through NIU was broadcast in the early morning hours of December 8 following a series of break-ins to apartments in the 700 blocks of Fotis and Regent that occurred late in the evening on December 7.  A total of twelve apartments in the neighborhood had a window either forced open or broken out, with access gained and items taken from at least three of the apartments.  Following an investigation, Latrell C. Jones, 20, and Tre Holbrook, 20, of 902 Ridge Drive in DeKalb were arrested later in the morning on December 8 and each charged with two Class 1 felony counts of Residential Burglary, and one Class 2 felony count of Attempted Residential Burglary.  Additional charges are pending as further information and evidence is discovered and evaluated.


DRUG ARREST
 United States Postal Inspectors initiated an investigation into the interstate trafficking of methamphetamine linked to a residential address in DeKalb.

A package containing a large amount of methamphetamine was addressed to an occupant of 404 S. 5th Street, who was present when the package was delivered and a subsequent search warrant was executed on 10-31-12.  Joseph P. Hosey, Jr., 35, was arrested and charged with Possession of 400-900 grams of Methamphetamine and Possession with Intent to Deliver 400-900 grams of Methamphetamine.   The amount of methamphetamine was equivalent to about one pound with an estimated street value of $16,000-$20,000.

Following Hosey’s arrest, police coordinated the delivery of the methamphetamine late in the evening on 10-31-12 to another subject involved in the drug trafficking.  Daniel N. Stroz, 35, of 2134 N. Point St. in Chicago traveled to DeKalb to pick up the methamphetamine and was also arrested and charged with Possession of 400-900 grams of Methamphetamine and Possession with Intent to Deliver 400-900 grams of Methamphetamine. 

Traveling with Stroz to DeKalb was Donielle C. Parquette, 29, of 2945 Lawndale in Chicago.  She was found with a glass pipe that contained residual amounts of methamphetamine.   She was arrested and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of less than 5 grams of Methamphetamine.

In addition to the United States Postal Inspectors, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department, and DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s Office assisted in the case.

Hosey and Stroz’s bond was set this morning at $500,000 each.

Any further inquiries into this case can be made to the DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s Office due to the multiple agencies involved.

CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT
 On 10/26/12 at 0300 hours in the 900 block Normal Road the DeKalb Police Department, assisted by NIU Police, responded to a reported criminal sexual assault.  The victim reported being battered and forcibly restrained.  The only suspect at this time is a male/black.  Additional details will be available as the investigation progresses.   

The DeKalb Police Department issues this alert to the community and here are a few safety tips to remind citizens to avoid being a victim:

  1. Always tell someone where you are going, who you will be with, and when you will be expected to return.
  2. Be extremely vigilant at all times. Most attacks occur when women are not paying careful attention to their surroundings and are distracted. When shopping, park in a well-lit area. Upon returning to your car, take a look to see if anyone is in the vehicle or nearby. When you get into the car, don’t spend time rummaging through your purse, checking your voice mails or doing other things when the doors are unlocked. This is a common time for an attacker to make his move.
  3. If at a social function, never leave your drink unattended. Date rape drugs can easily be added to your drink without your knowledge, and by the time you realize that you have been drugged, you will be extremely vulnerable.
  4. Carry a cell phone with you in case of emergency. Nearly everyone has a cell phone nowadays, and keeping it handy when walking alone means you can more readily call for emergency help without having to rummage through your purse or pockets.
  5. Never be afraid to ask for a security escort to your car. Never be worried about being rude when you remove yourself from an uncomfortable situation, either, refuse the offer of a drink from a handsome stranger than to become a victim of sexual assault.
  6. It is better to be distrustful and remove yourself from a situation then have to regret not doing so later.


ROBBERY ARRESTS
The second suspect has been arrested for the robbery that occurred on 9-28-12 at 5:09 AM in the 800 block of Russell Road.  In that incident, a male victim reported being beaten and robbed of his wallet by two individuals that he and his girlfriend had met earlier in the evening.

On 9-29-12 at 4:17 AM, DeKalb Police arrested and charged Anthony Phillips, 23, with robbery after a patrolman noticed a person matching the description of one of the suspects in the University Village apartment complex on Russell Road. 

On 10-2-12, a warrant for robbery was obtained for the second suspect, John Lee Adams III, 22, of Chicago.  He was identified through a prior police contact he had while staying at an apartment at University Village.  Shortly after the warrant was obtained, Chicago Police arrested Adams while investigating an unrelated street gambling incident.  Adams was also wanted on an outstanding warrant for a bank robbery that occurred in Indianapolis, as well as a motor vehicle theft warrant that occurred in Bloomington, IN.  Adams is now in federal custody for the bank robbery charge.

There are no other suspects in this case.

ARMED ROBBERY
On 9-9-12 at 3:52 AM, the DeKalb Police Department received the report of an armed robbery that had just occurred.  A male and female in the rear parking lot of 1120 Varsity Blvd. reported that they were approached by two male black subjects.  One of the suspects displayed a handgun and the female ran.  The male victim was robbed of a purse that he was carrying for his female friend, a phone, and keys. 

The suspects were described as follows:
Suspect #1:  black hoodie, short hair, about 5’09” and 150-160 lbs.
Suspect #2:  grey sweatshirt or hoodie, about 5’10” and 150-160 lbs. 

The DeKalb Police Department encourages anyone with information about this crime to call either 815-748-8400 or DeKalb County Crimestoppers at 815-895-3272 or e-mail at crimestoppers@dekalbcounty.org.

Though the victims in this case were merely walking from their car to the adjacent apartment building, the DeKalb Police Department would like to remind our residents and students to always be aware of their surroundings, especially when walking at night.  Travel in groups whenever possible, avoid dark areas, do not wear headphones, and don’t become too engrossed in your phone or other electronic devices.  Avoid intoxication when walking any distance, as your awareness and reactions will be hampered.  Awareness is an important component of crime prevention.

AGGRAVATGED DISCHARGE FIREARM
DeKalb Police on patrol heard shots fired in the area of Edgebrook Drive and Normal Road at 4:20 AM on 9-8-12.  Upon investigating, no victims were located but three vehicles were found with bullet holes in the parking lot of 820 Edgebrook.  Witnesses reported the shots were fired from a second floor balcony at 820 Edgebrook #6, and further investigation led to the arrest of one of the occupants of that apartment, Demetrius D. Wade, age 25.

Wade was reportedly engaged in an argument with people in the parking lot of 820 Edgebrook and fired several shots at them.  The intended victims fled the scene, apparently escaping injury.  Their identity has not been confirmed at this time.

The investigation led to the recovery of a handgun at an apartment of one of Wade’s acquaintances at 732 N. Annie Glidden Road.

Wade was charged with Armed Violence, a Class X felony; Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, a Class 1 felony; Criminal Damage to Property, a Class 4 felony; and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, a Class A misdemeanor.  A search warrant executed at Wade’s apartment led to the recovery of ammunition and cannabis; Wade was additionally charged with Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, a Class A misdemeanor; and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis between 2.5 and 10 grams, a Class B misdemeanor.


HOME INVASION
At 8:45 PM on 8-22-12, DeKalb Police responded to the report of a domestic dispute at 814 W. Hillcrest #C.  The female complainant reported her former boyfriend Norvelle Deal had stopped by and was upset about her current boyfriend moving in with her.  They argued and Deal left the apartment prior to police arrival.  After the police left, Deal returned to the apartment with two unidentified men and reportedly kicked open the exterior door and entered the apartment.  Deal was armed with a small silver handgun.  Deal fought with the complainant’s boyfriend, striking him in the head several times with the handgun.  Deal then fled the apartment.  The victim, 23, sustained minor injuries and declined medical attention.  An arrest warrant has been issued for Deal, 27, for Home Invasion.  Bond has been set at $250,000.

WARRANT SWEEP
The DeKalb Police Department conducted another warrant apprehension sweep today.  Twelve DeKalb Police officers and detectives were divided into three fugitive apprehension teams.  Forty-eight individuals wanted on outstanding DeKalb County arrest warrants were sought in various locations throughout the city.  These individuals were selected due to information that indicated a possibility of their presence in the city, and none of their charges on outstanding warrants were from related cases.  The Police Department continues to actively seek those who remain wanted on outstanding warrants. 

The following individuals were arrested: 

Name:                  Sex/Age:            Address:                    Warrant:          
Dominguez, Maria A.            F/31                            822 Russell Rd. #5                    FTA - DWLS                       
McNeal, Tameetra S.           F/30                             829 N. 14th St.                           FTA - DWLS                        
Trujillo, Luis D.                     M/35                            528 N. 10th St.                           FTA - No Valid DL     
Williams, John L.                 M/33                            3241 Wineberry                        FTA - Parking Violations     
Mitchell, Travaress D.          M/32                           513 S. Locust  (Syc)                  FTA - Possession of Cannabis
Rodriguez, Alexander R.     M/22                            309 Laurel                                 FTA – Poss. Of Cannabis    
Denny, Nicole M.                F/30                             1026 State St.                             FTA – Contempt of Court     


COMPLIANCE CHECKS
 On 8/14/12 the DeKalb Police Department conducted a compliance check of the 31 sex offenders registered as living within city limits.  Nineteen were directly contacted at their homes and were found to be in compliance.  Six were not home and will be further investigated to verify their compliance.  One was found to be moving out of town and will now be registered with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department with a Kingston address.  Two individuals were confirmed to be presently incarcerated for other offenses. 

One individual is already wanted on an arrest warrant for violating the sex offender registration requirement.  Bryan C. Lemay, 23, registered 153 Elm St. as his address in 2011 but has not been living there.  He has other outstanding warrants as well.  Please contact the Police Department at 815-748-8400 if you have information about Lemay’s whereabouts. 

The remaining two individuals were found to have unlawfully moved from their registered addresses; arrest warrants will be sought for violating the sex offender registration requirements. 

The DeKalb Police Department also checked the 30 parolees living within city limits.  Seven parolees were contacted at their registered addresses; one was found in possession of a small amount of cannabis and will be charged.  Five parolees were found to have moved and further investigation will follow.  Three parolees were already wanted on outstanding warrants but were not located:  Marquillan T. Cannon, 21, is wanted on a cannabis possession warrant; Terry Panknin, 35, is wanted on a warrant for retail theft; and John Williams, 33, is wanted on a warrant for parking violations.  The other parolees were not home and an investigation into their compliance is ongoing.  

The DeKalb Police Department conducts ongoing checks of registered sex offenders and parolees, though this is the first time in recent years that all have been checked in a single day as part of a compliance operation involving several teams of officers.  The results of today’s checks were typical, with most offenders being in compliance and a few that were not.  The DeKalb Police Department, as well as neighboring law enforcement agencies, will actively seek out and arrest violators of parole and sex offender registration requirements.

PUBLIC INDECENCY
 On 8/6/12 The DeKalb Police Department arrested John M. Adler, age 40, of 129 Cobblestone Trail in DeKalb today following an investigation into two reported incidents of public indecency in the Wal-Mart parking lot in DeKalb earlier in the year, and suspicious activity occurring at his residence.  Surveillance measures indicated Adler’s presence in the Sycamore Road commercial corridor on today’s date around noon, and plain-clothed officers were able to observe John masturbating in his vehicle in front of Kohl’s and then at Target.  Following the incident at Target, Adler was arrested and taken into custody.

Adler was charged with four felony counts of Public Indecency, two for the incidents on today’s date, and two for the prior incidents, which occurred on March 13 and June 10.  He was booked and transported to the DeKalb County Jail to await a bond hearing.

The DeKalb Police Department encourages the reporting of activity that is suspicious, indecent, or unlawful in nature.  Information received from the public in this case was beneficial in identifying and apprehending the suspect.

WARRANT SWEEP
The DeKalb Police Department conducted a warrant apprehension sweep today beginning at 6:00 AM.  Eleven DeKalb Police officers and detectives were assisted by four members of the US Marshal’s Office, and were divided into two fugitive apprehension teams.  Twenty-five individuals wanted on outstanding DeKalb County arrest warrants were sought in various locations throughout the city.  These individuals were selected due to information that was developed that indicated a likelihood of their presence in the city, and none of their charges on outstanding warrants were from related cases.  The Police Department continues to actively seek out those who remain wanted on outstanding warrants.

The following individuals were arrested:

 Name:              Sex/Age:       Address:                               Warrant:              

 Rodney L. Collins         M/29               8401 S. Crandon, Chicago               FTA-DWLS         
- Collins was also charged with Criminal Trespass, as he was previous banned from University Village where he was found and arrested.

Corey Lindo                 M/28               107 Stoney Creek                           FTA-DWLS          

Alex A. Harper             M/21               1305 N. Annie Glidden                 FTA-DWLS     

Gabriela Leon              F/18               118 E. Dresser                                Obstructing Identification                              

Randall L. Moser         M/33              203 John St.                                         FTA-DWLS      

Talisa D. McGuire      F/23                 820 Edgebrook #8                                     Reckless  Driving   

Christopher A. Brower   M/26               314 Hickory                                         FTA-Assault           

Blake M. Douglas          F/22               1217 Blackhawk                             Public Indecency    

Shanquanika L. Moore   F/20               919 Ridge                                FTA-Retail Theft     

STABBING
 On 7-22-12 at 3:20 AM the DeKalb Police Department responded to the report of a fight at 845 Regent where a subject had reportedly been stabbed.  Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old male victim who had been stabbed in the chest.  He was treated at Kishwaukee Community Hospital and released a short time later with non-life-threatening injuries. 

The suspect had fled the scene on foot and was identified by witnesses as Freddy Sparks-Ward. At 9:30 AM, DeKalb Police officers arrested Sparks-Ward, age 25, at an apartment at 746 N. Annie Glidden.  An investigation revealed that Sparks-Ward had been physically ejected from the party by the victim and others just before 03:00 AM, and Sparks-Ward returned with a knife to confront the victim.  In the resulting altercation, Sparks-Ward stabbed the victim and Sparks-Ward sustained minor facial injuries when the victim and others fought back.   

Sparks-Ward showed officers where he had thrown the knife behind a nearby apartment complex.  The knife was recovered and logged into evidence. 

The DeKalb State’s Attorney’s Office approved charges against Sparks-Ward for Armed Violence, a Class X Felony; Aggravated Battery, a Class 3 felony; and Battery, a Class A misdemeanor.  He was additionally charged with Criminal Trespass, a Class A misdemeanor, as he had been previously banned from the University Village complex where he was apprehended.  He is being held in jail at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department pending a bond hearing. 

An investigation continues into the events that led to the stabbing of the victim.  It is unknown at this time if further charges will be filed.

ARMED ROBBERY
 At 1138 hours on 7/10/12 an armed robbery was reported at AT&T store located at 2205 Sycamore Road.  Two armed suspects entered the store and ordered the employees to the ground. One of the suspects bound the hands of some of the employees with duct tape while the other suspect collected merchandise from the store. The suspects then left the store and were seen leaving the area in a tan Grand Prix.  

A DeKalb Police officer located the suspect vehicle travelling on Sycamore Road near Bethany Road.  The offenders refused to stop and were pursued by officers from several police agencies. The pursuit ended when the suspects crashed into another vehicle at the intersection of Peace Road and Pleasant St. The suspects fled their disabled vehicle and were subsequently apprehended a short distance away.   

The suspects were identified to be Maurice Mullen, 23 of Aurora and Ryan Joyner-Pool, 26 of Montgomery.          

 Joiner and Mullen are being charged with the following;
Armed Robbery, class X felony
Armed Violence, class X felony
Burglary, class 2 felony
Aggravated Unlawful Restraint, class 3 felony
Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, class 4 felony

The case remains under investigation. 

ROBBERY ARREST
 On 1/6/2012 at 11:12am, an armed robbery was reported at Check into Cash, 2350 Sycamore Rd. The suspect was last seen leaving the area on foot.

On 6/22/2012, The Aurora Police Department arrested Fernando D Zavala, 38 from Elgin, after he committed a robbery in Aurora. Zavala implicated himself in the robbery at Check into Cash in DeKalb on 1/6/2012.

On 6/25/2012, an arrest warrant was issued for Zavala in connection the robbery in DeKalb. Zavala is being charged with Aggravated Robbery, class 1 felony. Bond was set at $50,000.00.  

Zavala is currently incarcerated in the Kane County Jail.


HOME INVASION
 On 5/19/12 at 2:33am officers responded to an apartment in the 1200 block of Rushmoore Dr. to investigate a possible robbery.

The caller to the police department reported that two people entered his apartment carrying a canvass bag and asked to see a person that did not live there. One of the suspects began to put on rubber gloves from the bag. The caller went to another room and called the police. Officers located and detained three suspects outside of the apartment. Officers also located a canvas bag that the suspects brought and found a sawed-off shotgun inside.

The suspects were arrested and transported to the DeKalb Police Department. The suspects indicated they came to the apartment with the intent to commit a robbery. One of the suspects stood-by outside of the apartment as a look-out.   

The suspects were identified to be Cordarryl Simon, 22, from Chicago, Odane Nelson, 22 from Chicago and the third suspect is a 16 year old female from Chicago. All three suspects were charged with the following:
Attempted armed robbery, class 1 felony
Armed violence, class X felony
Residential burglary, Class 1 felony
Unlawful use of weapons, class 3 felony
Possession of firearms w/o FOID car, class A misdemeanor 

Additionally; Simon is charged with unlawful possession of weapons as a felon, class 3 felony.

Simon and Odane were transported to the DeKalb County Jail pending a bond hearing and the juvenile was transported to Kane County Juvenile Justice Center.   

SHOOTING - 4/4/12
On 4/14/12 at 4:27 a.m. officers responded to the 800 block of Spiros Court for a shooting. Officers located a 24 year old male that had been shot. The victim sustained a single gunshot wound and was transported to Kishwaukee Hospital with non life threatening injuries. The case remains under investigation.


HATE CRIME:
 On 3/30/12 at approximately 3:19 p.m. officers responded to the 1000 block of Ridge Dr. to investigate a report of a suspicious vehicle. The complainant reported that occupants of a vehicle parked near his residence and displayed a noose. Officers stopped the vehicle as it left the area. The vehicle was occupied by Norman Bodda, 20, of Malta and Lucas Barber, 19, of DeKalb. Bodda was found in possession of a small mount of cannabis. Officers also located a rope noose in the vehicle and a large amount of counterfeit currency.  

A subsequent investigation revealed that Bodda and Barber sold cannabis to a resident that lived with the complainant a day prior to this incident and was paid with counterfeit money. Bodda and Barber then attempted to intimidate the person who gave them counterfeit money by displaying a noose at his residence. Bodda and Barber said the incident with the noose was retaliation for a drug rip-off. The intended target of the intimidation was not located by police.   

Bodda and Barber were arrested and charged with the following:

Hate crime, class 4 felony
Disorderly conduct, class C misdemeanor

Bodda was also charged with possession of cannabis, class C Misdemeanor.

Bodda and Barber were transported to the DeKalb County Jail pending a bond hearing.


MARIJUANA GROW:
 On 2-24-12 The DeKalb Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of S. 6th St. Investigators located and seized over 100 cannabis plants, LSD growing equipment and drug paraphernalia. A citizen tip led investigators to this residence. 

The following suspects were at the residence at the time of the search warrant and charged;

Alyssa Kruse, 21 years of age, from DeKalb
Unlawful production of cannabis, class 2 felony
Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, class A misdemeanor

Patrick Malloy, 23 years of age, from DeKalb
Unlawful production of cannabis, class 2 felony
Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, class A misdemeanor 

Jeff Tull, 25 years of age, from DeKalb
Unlawful production of cannabis, class 2 felony
Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, class A misdemeanor
Unlawful possession of a controlled substance, class 4 felony

All three suspects were transported to the DeKalb County Jail pending a bond hearing.

OPERATION SAFE STREETS
In cooperation with the DeKalb County States Attorney’s Office and local law enforcement, The DeKalb Police Department conducted a warrant sweep operation that concluded a six month investigation into illicit drug sales in DeKalb. Arrest warrants were obtained for 31 suspects connected to illegal drug sales and/or possession in the DeKalb area. Most of the charges stem from controlled drug buys coordinated by investigators from The DeKalb Police Department. Complaints of drug activity from citizens prompted several of the investigations.

The DeKalb County Sheriffs Department, Sycamore Police Department and DeKalb County States Attorney’s office assisted in this operation.

Local law enforcement is committed in its efforts to make our community safe. Investigating illegal drug activity remains a priority and "Operation Safe Streets" is just one step in our continuing fight against drugs and the violence it brings.          

The following subjects were arrested on the warrants issued:

Allen, Ryan, DOB: 05-11-90, of Algonquin
 Possession of Cannabis within Intent to Deliver
Possession of Cannabis
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Bond $10,000
 Bradley, Deontaye L, DOB: 11-26-91, of DeKalb
Possession of Cannabis
Bond $25,000

Brantner, Scott, DOB: 08-08-92, of DeKalb
Conspiracy to Deliver Controlled Substance
Bond $75,000
 Craig, Stephon, DOB: 08-15-86, of DeKalb
Delivery of Controlled Substance – 2 cts.
Delivery of Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of a School – 2 cts.
Possession of Controlled Substance – 2 cts.
Possession of Cannabis – 2 cts.
Delivery of Cannabis – 4 cts.
Bond $100,000
Dunkin, Jessica, DOB: 10-18-85, of DeKalb
 Delivery of Controlled Substance
Delivery of a Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of a park
Bond $100,000
 George, William, DOB: 08-11-89, of DeKalb
 Delivery of Controlled Substance
Delivery of Cannabis
Possession of Cannabis
Delivery of Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of a School
Bond $5,000
 Gunn, Shirley, DOB: 12-13-57, of DeKalb
 Delivery of Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of a School – 2 cts
Unlawful Criminal Drug Conspiracy – 2 cts.
Delivery of Controlled Substance – 2 cts.
Bond $75,000
 Lindo, Corey, DOB: 10-13-93, of DeKalb 
Delivery of Cannabis – 2 cts.
Possession of Cannabis
Bond $3,000
Meyers, Steven A, DOB: 09-12-71, of Sycamore
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Obstructing Justice
Bond $5,000
Noplos, Trisdon N, DOB: 08-06-83, of Sycamore
 Delivery of Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of a Park
Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Bond $75,000
 Protano, Chester, DOB: 10-10-31,  of DeKalb
 Delivery of Controlled Substance – 2 cts.
Delivery of Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of School – 2 cts.
Bond $10,000
 Ragsdale, Steven, DOB: 05-14-73, of DeKalb
 Delivery of Controlled Substance
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Delivery of a Controlled Substance 1000 feet of a Park
Bond $250,000
 Sahs, Cody R, DOB: 07-01-84, of DeKalb
 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Bond $1,000
 Scott, Marquise, DOB: 12-06-84, of DeKalb
 Delivery of Controlled Substance – 3 cts.
Delivery of a Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of a Park - 3 cts. 
Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Bond $100,000
Smythe, Jeff, DOB: 02-21-91, of DeKalb
 Delivery of Cannabis
Possession of Cannabis
Bond $1,000
Turner, Reginald, DOB: 04-18-73, of DeKalb
 Delivery of Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of a Park – 3 cts.
Delivery of Controlled Substance – 3 cts.
Bond $100,000
Urbano, Edward, DOB: 10-25-83, of DeKalb
 Delivery of Controlled Substance
Delivery of Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of a Church
Bond $2,000
 Walker, Laquan, DOB: 12-13-87,  of DeKalb
 Delivery of Controlled Substance – 2 cts.
Delivery of a Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of a Church – 2 cts. 
Bond $125,000
 Williams, Charles, DOB: 06-06-83, of DeKalb
 Possession of Controlled Substance
Bond $50,000
 Zamudio, Matthew N, DOB: 08-08-93, of DeKalb
 Delivery of Cannabis
Possession of Cannabis
Bond $1,000

The following suspects were not located and remain wanted for various drug charges:
Brink, Haley, DOB: 10-03-92, of DeKalb
 Delivery of Controlled Substance – 2 cts.
Delivery of Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of a School – 2 cts.
Possession Controlled Substance – 2 cts.
Bond $100,000
 Dandridge, Darryl, DOB: 03-29-83, of Chicago
 Delivery of Controlled Substance – 2 cts.
Delivery of Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of School – 2 cts.
Possession of Controlled Substance
Bond $100,000
 Dean, Reonte, DOB: 09-16-87, of Aurora
 Delivery of Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of Park
Delivery of Controlled Substance
Bond $100,000
 Gade, Joshua D, DOB: 06-25-82, of Sycamore
Delivery of Controlled Substance – 2 cts.
Possession of Controlled Substance
 Bond $10,000
Gustafson, Melissa, DOB: 07-25-81, of DeKalb
 Possession of Controlled Substance
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Bond $50,000
 Hope, Linden, DOB: 09-29-87, of DeKalb
 Possession of Controlled Substance
Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver
Possession of Cannabis
Criminal Trespass
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver within 1000 feet of School
Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver 
Bond $100,000
 Lawal, Christopher, DOB: 06-25-90, of DeKalb
 Delivery of Cannabis
Bond $20,000
Rainey, Willis, DOB: 02-01-69, of DeKalb
 Attempt Possession of a Controlled Substance
Bond $5,000
 Tyler, Johnathan, DOB: 04-09-84, of DeKalb
Possession of Cannabis
Bond $25,000
Valenzuela, Martin, DOB: 07-11-65, of DeKalb
 Delivery of Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of a Park – 3 cts.
Unlawful Delivery of Controlled Substance – 2 cts.
Possession of Controlled Substance  
 Bond $250,000

SHOOTING
 The DeKalb Police Department announces the arrest of a juvenile in connection to a shooting that occurred on 4/30/10 in the 300 block of S. 8th St.  

Nobody was injured when a residence was struck with several bullets in the shooting. The residence was occupied at the time of the shooting. Investigators believe the residence was targeted due to a conflict between members of apposing street gangs.    

On 1/17/12 a juvenile warrant was issued for the suspect. He is being charged with the following; 

Aggravated discharge of a firearm
Reckless discharge of a firearm
Aggravated unlawful use of a weapon
Unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member
Unlawful possession of firearms 

A tip led investigators to the juvenile suspect. He was arrested at his home in DeKalb and subsequently transported to the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center.

 

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