01/02/14 at 6:43 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Anthony R. Bushnell, 25 of Rock Falls, IL, for DUI, Unlawful Use of Weapon, and Improper Land Usage following a traffic stop on Route 30 at Riverdale Road. Also arrested was Kyle R. Sisson, 20 of Prophetstown, IL, for Illegal Transportation of Alcohol. Both Bushnell and Sisson were given Notices to Appear in court at a later date.
01/06/14 at 10:52 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies investigated a vehicle in the ditch on Route 30 at the intersection of Riverdale Road. The driver, Malaurie S. Farmer, 27 of Sterling, IL, was arrested fo DUI, Improper Lane Usage, and Driving Too Fast for Conditions. Farmer was given a Notice to Appear in court at a later date. Also arrested was a passenger, Dustin L. Hay, 27 of Sterling, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Cannabis less than 2.5 gms and was given a Notice to Appear in court at a later date.
01/07/14 at 5:52 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies investigated a one-vehicle accident on Moline Road at Hillside Road. A truck driven by Dale A. DeVault, 57 of Erie, IL, was westbound on Moline Road, when he lost control of his vehicle, went off the roadway, and struck a utility pole. DeVault was arrested for DUI, Improper Lane Usage, and Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident. He was released on a Notice to Appear in court at a later date.
01/07/14 at 9:27 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Justin T. VanKampen, 28 of Fulton, IL, for Domestic Battery following an incident at a residence in rural Fulton. VanKampen was transported to the Whiteside County Jail to await a court appearance.
01/08/14 at 12:18 a.m. Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies investigated a one-vehicle accident on Emerson Road west of Hazel Road. A truck driven by William L. Hanna, 45 of Savanna, IL, was westbound on Emerson Road, when he apparently lost control of his vehicle and went off the roadway into the ditch. Whiteside County Deputies were assisted by Sterling Fire Department at the scene. Hanna was transported by CGH ambulance to CGH for treatment of his injuries. Hanna was arrested for DUI and cited for Improper Lane Usage. He was released on a Notice to Appear in court at a later date.
01/09/14 at 3:27 p.m. Nicholas J. Garza, age 25 of Prophetstown, IL, was cited for No Valid Driver’s License and Operating an Uninsured Vehicle. Deputies assisted Prophetstown Police Department on a traffic stop at W. 6th Street and Emery Street. Garza was released from the scene with further charges pending.
01/13/14 at 5:55 p.m. Jesse I. Stout, age 30 of Morrison, IL, was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Hypodermic Needle or Syringe, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Obstructing a Peace Officer. Deputies responded to a disturbance call in Morrison. Stout was arrested and is being held in lieu of bond in the Whiteside County Jail. Morrison Police assisted on scene.
01/13/14 at 11:44 p.m. Christina E. Riojas, age 23 of Fulton, IL, was arrested for Driving While License Suspended. Riojas was traveling southbound on IL Route 84 at IL Route 136 where Deputies conducted a traffic stop. Riojas was issued citations for Driving While License Suspended and No Rear Registration Lights and was released on scene with a Notice to Appear. Midwest Towing assisted on scene.