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Sheriff Scott Patrols During Severe Winter Storm
Despite the record-breaking arctic conditions, Sheriff Scott could be found patrolling the streets of DeKalb County during the January 2014 winter storm event. This photo was taken on the the west county line at 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 6th, 2014. The temperature at that time was -15 degrees.
County Jail Overflow Expenses Continue to Grow
Daily Chronicle Article (www.daily-chronicle.com) Published: Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 5:30 a.m. CST By FELIX SARVER – fsarver@shawmedia.com SYCAMORE – DeKalb County’s jail continues to overflow with inmates, and DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott sees no point in talking further about what needs to be done. He said it’s time for…
Sheriff’s Deputies Deliver Alleged Crack Cocaine Ringleader to DeKalb County Jail
Daily Chronicle Article (www.daily-chronicle.com) Published: Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 5:30 a.m. CST By JILLIAN DUCHNOWSKI- jduchnowski@shawmedia.com A 32-year-old Chicago man police sought for five months for his alleged role in a DeKalb County crack cocaine ring was arrested Wednesday, a day after authorities arrested 12 other people accused of street-level…
DeKalb County Authorities Strike Back at Domestic Violence
Daily Chronicle Article (www.daily-chronicle.com) Published: Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 5:30 a.m. CST By JILLIAN DUCHNOWSKI- jduchnowski@shawmedia.com Abraham Arias’ case started out as a domestic battery. The 20-year-old DeKalb man was accused of grabbing his ex-girlfriend by her arms and holding her against her car, demanding to know why she wouldn’t…
Roger Scott Receives 2010 NSA President’s Award
Sheriff John Zaruba (NSA President 2009-2010) awarded the President’s Award to Sheriff Roger Scott of DeKalb County Illinois. Sheriff Scott has dedicated his life to his community and to children through foster care and adoption along with his wife Marcia. Sheriff Zaruba considers Sheriff Scott to be a natural leader…
Sheriff’s Department Using CareTrak
Daily Chronicle News Article By DANA HERRA March 11, 2010 Device helps police find missing people SYCAMORE – Last June, a Sycamore mother asked DeKalb County Sheriff Roger Scott if he was familiar with Care Trak, a system that uses radio transmitters to help police find missing people with disabilities….