October 28 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, October 28, 2022. Arrests: On Sunday, November 6, 2022, at approximately 1:16 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Coty A. Mitchell, age 34 of Dixon, IL, near the intersection of Bishop Road and E.

Letter from Sheriff John Booker

Dear Editor: The voters of this County have once again spoken. It is my life’s greatest honor tocontinue to be the Sheriff of Whiteside County. I have so many people to thank tonight [Tuesday, November 8, 2022]–far more than I could ever mention in a short speech. Over the next

November ISP Traffic Enforcement Patrols

Illinois State Police (ISP) District One Commander, Lt. Dyan Talbot, announces the ISP will conduct Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP) in Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties during November 2022. These sTEPs allow the ISP to focus on the Fatal Four violations, which contribute the greatest to traffic crashes and fatalities:Driving

Morrison Police Host Trick-or-Treaters

From 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Morrison Police Department created a Halloween destination, on Monday, October 31, 2022, in the City of Morrison, IL, parking lot. There was good visibility to attract visitors to the southwest corner of N. Base Street and Lincolnway. Various chocolates were presented. Armed with candy, left-to-right,

State Police Results of Truck Enforcement Detail

Illinois State Police District 1, Illinois Secretary of State Police, Illinois Commerce Commission Police, and Illinois Department of Transportation combined their efforts to work a Truck Enforcement Detail on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, in Whiteside County. During the detail eight Citations and 26 Written Warnings were issued. Citations issuedincluded one

October 14 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, October 14, 2022. Arrests: On Saturday, October 15, 2022, at approximately 8:09 a.m., Morrison Police responded to 301 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, to investigate a domestic dispute. As a result of this investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Dvaree K.

Sheriff’s Report of October 21 Home Incident

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Morrison Police Department are assisting Illinois State Police with an incident, that took place in the early morning hours in the City of Morrison, IL. There is no active threat to the community. An area near Northside Elementary School in Morrison is currently closed,

September 29 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 29, 2022. Arrests: No arrest to report. The following Citation was issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 9-30-2022 Kenneth C. Brainerd 48 Morrison, IL Speeding 9-30-2022 Kyle O.

Sheriff’s Report of Cougar Sightings

Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker issued this statement, regarding recent sightings of a mountain lion in rural Whiteside County, near Morrison, IL. “We are now aware of multiple sightings of an apparent mountain lion in the rural areas surrounding Morrison,” Booker said. “We received lots of unique calls, but we

October 9 Personal Injury Traffic Crash

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following preliminary information, about a two-vehicle, personal injury crash on IL Route 40 (Luther Road) and Genesee Road, on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at approximately 3:55 p.m. Two vehicles were involved. Unit 1–2010 Gray Chevrolet Malibu–was driven by a 16-year-old male from

September 30 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Thursday, September 29, 2022. Arrests: No arrest to report. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 9-30-2022 Kenneth C. Brainerd 48 Morrison, IL Speeding 9-30-2022 Kyle O.

Motorcycle Crash Leaves Man Deceased

On Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 2:42 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a one-vehicle traffic crash involving a motorcycle, in the area of 24163 Moline Road, in rural Sterling, IL. Upon investigation and after speaking with witnesses, a single motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Moline Road, when the motorcycle

September 23 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 23, 2022. Arrests: No Arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 9-24-2022 Female Juvenile 16 Morrison, IL Speeding 9-26-2022 Jill M. Reyna

Three Die in Car Accident

On Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 11:07 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to the area of Prophetstown Road near Gaulrapp Road in rural Rock Falls, IL, for a single-vehicle traffic crash. Upon further investigation, a Dodge Charger was traveling northbound on Prophetstown Road, lost control, and entered the east ditch,

Three-Vehicle Crash Report

Whiteside County Deputies responded to the intersection of U. S. Route 30 and Matznick Road in rural Sterling, IL, on the report of a three-vehicle crash with unknown injuries. Upon arrival, it was determined unit 1, driven by a 17-year-old male of Thomson, IL, was westbound in that area and