http://www.sycamorepd.com/ The Sycamore Police Department is a community policing organization dedicated to protecting those who live, work and travel in the City of Sycamore. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:22:00 -0600 en-us http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=74#74 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=74#74 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:21:00 -0600 It is my honor to present the 2009 Sycamore Police Department Annual Report. This Report provides information about the men and women of the agency, and describes the activities they performed for the city. These pages also reflect their accomplishments in the face of last year’s challenges and opportunities. On behalf of the Department, I want to thank the Mayor, City Manager, City Council, Fire and Police Commission and those who supported the efforts of the agency in 2009. In the coming year we will continue to strive toward providing caring and expert police services to those who live, work and travel in Sycamore. Sincerely, Donald M. Thomas, Chief of Police http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=71#71 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=71#71 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:48:00 -0600 On December 22, 2009 at around 4:25 in the morning Sycamore Police were called to the BP Amoco at the intersection of DeKalb Ave and Bethany Rd. for a report of a man with a gun. Officers began a search of the area. Sycamore Police Officers spoke to a victim who said a man approached him as he sat in his vehicle. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money. The victim gave the suspect a small amount of money. Through the assistance of several neighborhood residents police were able to locate an apartment where the suspect had gone. Officers saw a suspect inside and also saw a handgun. Officers entered the apartment and arrested Jordan M. Utley, age 19, of DeKalb and also recovered a BB gun. (more...) http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=70#70 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=70#70 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:49:00 -0600 Nicholas P. Timmer, Age 20, of Sycamore, was charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse on Thursday, September 17, 2009. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=69#69 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=69#69 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:24:00 -0600 Two juveniles have been charged with 6 counts of Burglary to motor vehicle in Sycamore. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=68#68 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=68#68 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0600 Applications are no longer being accepted for the position of patrol officer. You may download and review our most recent employment application packet by clicking the 'Full Story' link above. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=67#67 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=67#67 Thu, 21 May 2009 14:41:00 -0600 It is my honor to present the 2008 Sycamore Police Department Annual Report. This Report provides information about the men and women of the agency, and describes the activities they performed for the city. These pages also reflect their accomplishments in the face of last year's challenges and opportunities. On behalf of the Department, I want to thank the Mayor, City Manager, City Council, Fire and Police Commission and those who supported the efforts of the agency in 2008. In the coming year we will continue to strive toward providing caring and expert police services to those who live, work and travel in Sycamore. Sincerely, Donald M. Thomas, Chief of Police http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=66#66 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=66#66 Wed, 1 Apr 2009 02:04:00 -0600 The Police Activity Map / CrimeStat received an upgrade allowing users to filter results by incident types. Additionally, icons have been added in order to ease identification of incidents while using the map view. The Sycamore Police Activity Map allows visitors to review police activity in circumstances where officers created a written report of the incident. Review recent police activity at http://statistics.sycamorepd.com. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=65#65 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=65#65 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:46:00 -0600 A 13 year old female student has been referred to juvenile court for leaving a threatening message in the girls bathroom at the Sycamore Middle School http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=64#64 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=64#64 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:31:00 -0600 Sycamore Police are investigating a 'bomb type' threat directed towards Sycamore High School. The threat was in written form and located on a wall in a restroom at the high school and specific to Tuesday, February 17, 2009. Police and School Officials have met and enacted preventative and security precautions at the school. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=63#63 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=63#63 Tue, 3 Feb 2009 12:18:00 -0600 Download the attached PDF file to review the Sycamore Police Department's 2008 Officer Activity Report. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=62#62 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=62#62 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:21:00 -0600 A. Parking Restricted: It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle on any public street or in any city parking lot after a snowfall of two inches (2') or more has occurred unless the snow has been plowed off or otherwise removed from the pavement. (Ord. 2005.78, 1-3-2006) B. Enforcement: After a two inch (2') snowfall, the police department is hereby authorized to ticket, remove and/or tow away any said vehicle or any other obstruction at the owner's expense; provided, however, if it is an overnight snowfall, there will be no enforcement until seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. (Ord. 2006.48, 11-20-2006) C. Penalties: Penalty for violation of this section shall be a fine of twenty dollars ($20.00), and a separate violation shall be deemed committed on each and every day said vehicle or obstruction so remains; provided, however, that a violator may settle said violation by paying a fine of ten dollars ($10.00) if paid within thirty (30) days of the date of said violation. (Ord. 90.46, 11-19-1990) http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=61#61 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=61#61 Thu, 2 Oct 2008 17:57:00 -0600 During the months of August and September the Sycamore Police have investigated at least 8 burglaries to local businesses. Sycamore Police Investigators are seeking information regarding these burglaries. Also, anyone who sees anything suspicious is encouraged to call the police immediately. If you have any information, call the Sycamore Police at 815-895-2123 or Crime Stoppers at 815-895-3272. For more specific information download the full press release. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=60#60 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=60#60 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:37:00 -0600 Are you, or someone you know, interested in learning about careers in law enforcement? If so, maybe you would like to join us for an informational meeting/open house at the Sycamore Police Department on the evening of October 13. Download the press release to view our promotional flier with dates, times, and other information. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=59#59 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=59#59 Sun, 8 Jun 2008 08:56:00 -0600 May 23, 2008 the City of Sycamore used its new 'parking boot' for the first time. The use of a parking boot was approved by the Sycamore City Council on April 21 in order to immobilize vehicles failing to pay parking fines. A vehicle becomes eligible for immobilization once the owner has at least five outstanding parking violations and a minimum of $250 in outstanding fines. As of June 2, the City has applied the parking boot to two vehicles. Both booted vehicle owners paid their fines within hours. Once payment was received by the City Sycamore officers immediately removed the parking boot. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=58#58 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=58#58 Thu, 29 May 2008 18:17:00 -0600 The Sycamore Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 133 is happy to announce the dates for the 2008 Scholarship Golf Outing. This year's outing will be held on Friday, August 1, 2008 starting at noon with dinner to be held at 5:00pm. Please see the attached flyer to download a signup form that includes pricing information. If you are interested in being a hole sponsor please contact Sgt. Rod Swartzendruber. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=57#57 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=57#57 Mon, 3 Mar 2008 16:51:00 -0600 Chief Donald Thomas announced today that the Sycamore Police Department is investigating a general threat of violence to occur at the Sycamore High School on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. Police and Sycamore School officials have met to enact preventative measures at the high school. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=56#56 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=56#56 Mon, 3 Mar 2008 16:40:00 -0600 Sycamore High School received a non-specific threat on Sunday, March 2, 2008 regarding possible violence on Tuesday, March, 4, 2008. School District officials are enacting preventative safety measures in cooperation with the Sycamore Police Department to provide a safe learning environment for students. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=55#55 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=55#55 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:20:00 -0600 On January 14, 2008 Sycamore Police Detectives obtained a warrant for Dale Patton, age 24, of Kirkland IL for the offense of Retail Theft. Patton, a former employee of Amoco Super Pantry was accused of stealing merchandise from his employer in November 2007. The value of the merchandise was $400. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=53#53 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=53#53 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:26:00 -0600 Sycamore Municipal Ordinance: 6-2-7 Parking after Snowfall: A. Parking Restricted: It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle on any public street or in any city parking lot after a snowfall of two inches (2') or more has occurred unless the snow has been plowed off or otherwise removed from the pavement. (Ord. 2005.78, 1-3-2006) B. Enforcement: After a two inch (2') snowfall, the police department is hereby authorized to ticket, remove and/or tow away any said vehicle or any other obstruction at the owner's expense; provided, however, if it is an overnight snowfall, there will be no enforcement until seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. (Ord. 2006.48, 11-20-2006) C. Penalties: Penalty for a violation of this section shall be a fine of twenty dollars ($20.00), and a separate violation shall be deemed committed on each and every day said vehicle or obstruction so remains; provided, however, that a violator may settle said violation by paying a fine of ten dollars ($10.00) if paid within thirty (30) days of the date of said violation. (Ord. 90.46, 11-19-1990) http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=52#52 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=52#52 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:53:00 -0600 The final eligibility list for the position of Police Officer has been made available. Please visit the Sycamore Police Department or download the associated press release for the full listing. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=51#51 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=51#51 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:50:00 -0600 Police Chief Donald Thomas announced this afternoon that a preliminary inquiry revealed that last night's shooting of a Sycamore Police Officer was the result of an accidental firearm discharge by a fellow member of North Central Narcotics Task Force. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=50#50 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=50#50 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:17:00 -0600 Police Chief Donald Thomas announced today that on July 19, 2007 at approximately 9:27 p.m., members of the North Central Narcotics Task Force were conducting a drug related investigation at a parking lot in the 1300 block of DeKalb Avenue. During that investigation a Sycamore Police Officer assigned to the Task Force was shot by a firearm. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=49#49 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=49#49 Mon, 9 Jul 2007 11:12:00 -0600 Police Chief Don Thomas and Fire Chief Bill Riddle announced today that the following facilities serve as area 'cooling centers' for those without air conditioning or need to get out of the heat for a short while: http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=48#48 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=48#48 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:49:00 -0600 Applications are not currently being accepted for the position of patrol officer. You may download our most recent application packet for informational purposes only. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=38#38 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=38#38 Wed, 7 Mar 2007 17:00:00 -0600 DeKalb County Coroner Dennis J. Miller and Sycamore Police Chief Donald Thomas announced today that the bodies found in the burned building at 365 South Avenue have been examined for cause of death. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=37#37 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=37#37 Mon, 5 Mar 2007 16:00:00 -0600 Two unidentified bodies have been recovered from the second story of a building at 365 South Avenue by local MABAS Fire Department Personnel and Investigators from the Illinois State Police. The remains have been turned over to the DeKalb County Coroner's Office for identification and autopsies to determine cause of death. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=36#36 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=36#36 Mon, 5 Mar 2007 12:00:00 -0600 On March 4, 2007 at 3:14 a.m. Sycamore Fire and Police units responded to a vehicle and structure fire at 365 South Avenue. Responders found an apparently unoccupied 1994 Buick that was parked in front of the building engulfed in flames, and smoke was visible coming from the eaves of the two story brick building. Within moments, the building was fully involved. Personnel were initially unable to enter the building due to the fire and the instability of the structure http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=16#16 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=16#16 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 17:00:00 -0600 The Sycamore Police Department would like to remind everyone to be on the look out for scams and frauds. One scam several Sycamore residents have recently fallen victim to involves people from outside the country requesting U.S. residents to cash checks for them. The way the scam often works is as follows... [See full press release for more.] http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=17#17 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=17#17 Fri, 19 May 2006 17:00:00 -0600 The Sycamore Police Department would like to congratulate Sharon Anderson on her recent promotion to the position of Sergeant. Sergeant Anderson is a 13 year veteran of the Sycamore Police Department and has served as a patrol officer, DARE officer, and narcotics agent. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=47#47 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=47#47 Fri, 3 Feb 2006 15:00:00 -0600 On Friday, February 03, 2006 a warrant was issued for Matt C. Minuth, age 25, of DeKalb, IL. Minuth was charged with one count of Involuntary Manslaughter and two counts of Aggravated Battery, all Class 3 felonies. Bond was set at $10,000 and Minuth turned himself in to police that same day. Minuth's first court appearance is scheduled for February 10, 2006 at 1:30 PM. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=46#46 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=46#46 Thu, 1 Sep 2005 15:00:00 -0600 The Sycamore Police Department is pleased to announce it is now participating in the Law Enforcement Against Drugs or L.E.A.D. program. The mission of L.E.A.D. is to provide law enforcement and community coalitions with a comprehensive program that helps PARENTS keep their children drug free. The program offers information and convenient drug, alcohol and nicotine tests that produce immediate results in the privacy and safety of the home. http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=35#35 http://www.sycamorepd.com/default.asp?r=press&item=35#35 Tue, 1 Mar 2005 17:00:00 -0600 The 2004 Public Safety and Service Satisfaction Survey reinforced an already known phenomenon: the Sycamore Police Department is doing a good job. Respondents generated high scores for the SPD in the public safety section as well as the police performance and presence section. More important than the high scores generated by this survey is the fact that scores in each of the aforementioned sections were higher than in the survey issued in 2002.