Snow Emergency Declared

Due to the weather forecasted for this weekend, the City of Morrison declared a Snow Emergency effective today, Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 12:00 pm. During this Snow Emergency: No parking on Snow Routes. Certain streets have been designated as Snow Routes and are posted as such, with blue and

Crash Leads to Fatality

On Monday, December 19, 2022, at 7:40 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on Prophet Road near the I-88 overpass, in rural Rock Falls, IL. The deceased was identified as Arthur J. Norton, age 74 of Tampico, IL. The preliminary investigation revealed that, for unknown

December 9 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, December 9, 2022. Arrests: No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age     Address     Violation Cited 12-9-2022 Rodney Cook 56 Fulton, IL Operating Motor Vehicle with Suspended Registration 12-11-2022 Tracy Neas 51 Morrison,

December 14 Train Fatality Unidentified

Sheriff John Booker sent this afternoon update, about he fatality that occurred early on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. “Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office has identified the male subject from Rock Falls, IL, who was struck and killed by a train early this morning , in rural Sterling, IL. Until all notifications

Drive Merry, Bright, and Sober this Holiday Season

With the holidays in full swing, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Illinois Department of Transportation, to remind motorists about the dangers of impaired driving. From Friday, December 16, 2022, through Monday, January 2, 2023, Law Enforcement across Illinois will step up enforcement efforts, with a high-visibility, “Drive Sober

December 2 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, December 2, 2022. Arrests: On Saturday, December 3, 2022, Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop in the 300 Block of S. Base Street. As a result of the traffic stop, Morrison Police Department cited Kyana J. Fuller, age 25, Morrison,

Suspect Apprehended in the Timber

On Thursday, December 8, 2022, at approximately 8:10 a.m., a Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputy, while on routine patrol in the area of Spring Hill Road and Howard Road, attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle. The vehicle fled the area both on and off the road. Deputies lost

Standoff Suspect Apprehended

On Monday, December 5, 2022, at around 6:00 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded, along with Rock Falls Police, to a residence on Walnut Street, in rural Rock Falls, IL, in reference to a Wanted Subject being inside the residence armed with a handgun. This was following a reported alleged Domestic

November 17 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Thursday, November 17, 2022. Arrests: On Monday, November 14, 2022, Morrison Police arrested Adrianna S. Lopez, age 30 of Savanna, IL, after responding to the Morrison Community Hospital, for a report of an individual damaging property. Lopez was subsequently charged with

Sheriff’s Office Thanksgiving Enforcement Numbers

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic safety campaign November 18-28, 2022, reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober. The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization was conducted by Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and other State and local Law Enforcement agencies across Illinois

Identity of Deceased Released

On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 1:32 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 16000 block of Crosby Road in rural Morrison, IL, for a single-vehicle motorcycle crash with injury. The initial crash investigation determined that the motorcyclist was northbound on Crosby Road. The rider lost control, entered

Motorcycle Crash and Fatality

On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 1:32 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 16000 block of Crosby Road in rural Morrison, IL, for a single-vehicle motorcycle crash with injury. The initial crash investigation determined that the motorcyclist was northbound on Crosby Road. The rider lost control, entered

License and ID Card Registration Deadline Ends December 1

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White reminds the public that the extension of expiration dates for Driver’s Licenses, ID cards, and Learner’s Permits is set to end Thursday, December 1, 2022. White initiated the extension in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. To address the high customer volume caused by the

November 11 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, November 11, 2022. Arrests: On Sunday, November 13, 2022, Morrison Police arrested Dustin L. Hansen, age 35 of Clinton, IA, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Carroll County, for Contempt of Court. Hansen was transported to the Whiteside County

Sheriff’s Office: Arrive Safely This Thanksgiving and Buckle Up

As millions of motorists hit the road to celebrate Thanksgiving, Illinois law enforcement will be working around the clock to make sure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving safely. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police to remind motorists to