Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, September 28, 2020.
Arrests: On Monday, September 28, 2020, at approximately 10:25 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a call of a male subject who had been shot in the face by a BB Air Rifle, at 631 E. Lincolnway, Apartment G, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Taylor J. Dykstra, age 19 of Morrison, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Battery. Dykstra was transported to the Whiteside County Jail. The victim was taken to the Morrison Community Hospital by MCH Emergency Medical Services and was treated and released. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office assisted with this incident.
On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Morrison Police were dispatched to the area of Sawyer Road regarding a possible reckless driver. As a result of the ongoing investigation, Shane S. Higdon, age 46 of Morrison, IL, was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence. Higdon was transported to the Whiteside County Jail. Morrison Police and the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office are investigating this incident jointly.
Citations: None to report.
The public is reminded that these are merely charges, and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.