DeKalb Police

City of DeKalb Alert: Please avoid the area of South Fourth Street and Roosevelt Street due to low hanging wires. Thank you.

**All persons are presumed innocent in a court of law until proven guilty** If you witnessed this incident or have any information that can help with this investigation, please contact the DeKalb Police Department. cityofdekalb.com/ArchiveCenter/…

The DeKalb Police Department would like to thank the DeKalb County Special Operations Team, the DeKalb Fire Department, and the DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s Office for their hard work and support regarding the arrest of this violent felon.

On May 7, 2026, at approximately 6:44 p.m., DeKalb Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of 1053 Ridge Drive regarding two males pursuing each other with what appeared to be firearms.

City of DeKalb Alert: Police are investigating a shots fired in the 1000 block of Ridge Drive. Please avoid the area while officers investigate. Thank you.

The DeKalb Police Department appreciates the feedback and support of our community and seeks to be truly representative of the professional standards established in the state accreditation program. cityofdekalb.com/ArchiveCenter/…

When you call in to 815-748-2354 on March 30, this will directly connect you to the assessment team who will be working in a private area. Feel confident that your opinions and issues will be heard by the on-site team and forwarded to the Chief.

The DeKalb Police Department is pleased to announce details of the On Site Assessment for accreditation renewal with the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP). The On Site Assessment is scheduled for March 29 and 30, 2026.