Kirkland Police Department

04/25/2026

Great advice from our friends over at DeKalb County.

Stay safe and dry! Don't let the OPs get ya!

Senior Class Water Wars have started. The annual tradition from the High School Seniors before graduation, trying to get their assigned target with a water gun until the last senior is standing.💦 🔫👨‍🎓

⚠️Why it can cause a problem⚠️
🔫Water guns are sometimes painted to resemble real fi****ms. And could possibly be mistaken for such.
📞Residents aren't aware of your game and call 911 when they see others being chased and lurking in the shadows.
🚨Police will be responding to what they believe are real threats.
🏎️Erratic driving while trying to catch up to one another.
🚷Trespassing on private property.

RESIDENTS if you see someone running through your neighborhood, chasing another person or carrying weapons, please still call 911. We would rather check in case there is a real threat of danger.

We're not trying to stop the fun. We want everyone to be safe. Things can go wrong very quickly, so think before you act. And be respectful of others around you.

❌Do not shoot from moving vehicles 🔫🚗
❌Do not shoot inside of businesses, restaurants or places of worship.

04/08/2026

The City of DeKalb regrets to inform the community of the tragic passing of one of our firefighter/paramedics on Monday, April 6, 2026. Our focus remains on supporting the firefighter’s family, friends, and our department members during this difficult time.

The DeKalb Fire Department sincerely appreciates the support and understanding of the community. Funeral arrangements are pending. Please respect the privacy of the family as they navigate this difficult time.

02/20/2026

*** FELONY ARREST ***

Lucas H. Dombroski-Guerra
DOB - 06/15/2004

On 02/19/2026 at approximately 1530 hours Kirkland Police Officers observed a grey Toyota Camry traveling eastbound on IL RT 72 at 1st Street. A minor vehicle code violation was observed and the vehicle was stopped in the area of Glidden Road and IL RT 72. During the traffic stop an open container of alcohol was observed in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted and a firearm was located under the driver's seat.

The firearm that was located was fully loaded at the time of the discovery and did not have a serial number imprinted on it.

The driver of the vehicle, Lucas H. Dombroski-Guerra, was determined to not have a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID) or a valid Concealed Carry License and had been previously denied a FOID.

Lucas H. Dombroski-Guerra was charged with and lodged at the DeKalb County Jail on the following charges:

- Two counts of Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Class 4 Felony)
- One count of Prohibition on Unserialized Fi****ms (Class A Misdemeanor)

***All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law***

01/21/2026

Issued By:

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
De Kalb, Ogle, Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Northern Cook Counties
Description..WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

WHAT...Snow and hazardous travel conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 to 4 inches.

WHERE...De Kalb, Ogle, Central Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Northern Cook Counties.

WHEN...From 10 PM this evening January 20th, 2026 to 8 AM CST Wednesday.

IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered, slick road conditions, and periods of low visibility. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the Wednesday morning commute.

Please remember after two inches have accumulated, there is no parking allowed on village streets.

01/14/2026

Kirkland Police Department: Crime Statistics

We are committed to keeping our residents informed about activity within the Village. Here is a look at our department’s statistics from September through December 2025.

During this period, our officers handled 441 reportable activities and responded to 11 domestic violence calls. We also focused heavily on road safety, issuing 188 total citations and warnings to help keep our streets safe for everyone.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to keep Kirkland a safe place to live and work! 👮‍♂️🏘️

11/29/2025

*** Winter Weather ***

NOAA: WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT... Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Locally higher amounts possible northwest of an Ottawa to Aurora to Waukegan line. Southeast winds gusting to 30 mph.

* WHERE... Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

* WHEN... From 3 AM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS... Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... The highest snowfall rates are expected Saturday afternoon, with some blowing and drifting snow possible. The snow may mix with or transition to drizzle east of interstate 55 Saturday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Please drive carefully and remember, after 2" of snow, ALL vehicles must be removed from village streets to allow public works to safely and efficiently clear the roadways.

11/11/2025

*** FELONY ARREST ***

STEVIE R BOZARTH
DOB - 01/05/1991
* No booking photo available*

On 11/10/2025 at approximately 6:16 p.m. Kirkland Police officers observed a vehicle all over the roadway approaching the intersection of Hortense Drive and 3rd Street. As the vehicle turned westbound onto Hortense it nearly collided with the officer's patrol vehicle. The officer observed the vehicle's front passenger tire to be deflated and smoking. When the officer turned around to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, the vehicle fled westbound on Hortense. The suspects vehicle disregarded the stop sign at Hortense and 3rd Street continuing northbound disregarding the officers emergency lights and siren.

The vehicle then turned back eastbound onto Benham Drive where it encountered a dead end. The driver of the vehicle, Stevie R. Bozarth, exited the vehicle and fled the traffic stop. After a short foot pursuit Stevie was taken into custody in the backyard of a nearby residence.

Bozarth was charged with the following:

- Aggravated DUI
- Fleeing to elude
- Resisting arrest
- Driving on a suspended license (suspended for DUI)
- Operating an uninsured motor vehicle
- Improper turn
- Disobeying a stop sign

***All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law***

10/31/2025

Have a safe and Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

10/21/2025

38-year-old James Hall of Kingston was arrested on Monday after police found stolen items, including drugs and a homemade bomb, inside his home.

09/08/2025