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. Thu, 15 May 2008 09:26:00 -0600 en-us 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 for the position of entry-level Police Officer will be accepted during the period of July 1 - July 31, 2007. Completed applications should be turned in to the Fire and Police Commission in care of our Human Resources Department, located on the second floor of the Sycamore Center, 308 W. State Street. Completed applications are due by 5:00pm on July 31, 2007. Applications can be obtained by visiting the Sycamore Police Department or downloading the packet from the 'Press Release' link above. 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.