September 16 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 16, 2022. Arrests: On Sunday, September 18, 2022, at approximately 9:31 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Katlyn R. Garcia, age 29 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Order of Commitment-Obstructing a Court Order issued by Whiteside County. Garcia was transported

September 9 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 9, 2022. Arrests: No Arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 9-08-2022 Male Juvenile 16 Prophetstown, IL Improper Use of Electronic Device

Morrison Police Report September 2

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, September 2, 2022. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 9-02-2022 Craig A. Kaufman 60 Fulton, IL Disobeyed Stop Sign 9-02-2022

Morrison Police Report August 26

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 26, 2022. Arrests: On Saturday, August 27, 2022, at approximately 3:36 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a Domestic Dispute at 408 . North Street, Morrison, ILAs a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Jessy R. Denning,

Sheriff’s Office September 2 Accident Report

On Friday, September 2, 2022, at approximately 7:17 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle crash on Freeport Road, just north of Penrose Road. Preliminary investigation revealed a red Chevrolet, driven by Keonna Lauts, age 33 of Sterling, IL, was traveling southbound on Freeport Road. It collided

August 19 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 19, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, August 19, 2022, at approximately 8:01 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 16180 Greenland Drive, Morrison, IL, regarding a welfare check and a possible violation of an Order of Protection. As a result of the

July 8 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 8, 2022. Arrests: On Monday, July 11, 2022, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Joshua J. Rusk, 38 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to two Arrest Warrants: one issued by Rock Island County, charging Rusk with Failure to Appear-Traffic

Sheriff’s Office to Support Special Olympics

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office routinely holds a sweet fundraiser to support Illinois Special Olympics. Playing off the stereotyped belief that “all Cops love doughnuts,” this event is held on the roof at Dunkin’ Donuts, 1904 First Avenue, Rock Falls, IL. The upcoming event is Friday, August 19, 2022, from 5:00

August 5 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 5, 2022. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 8-05-2022 James B. Jones 36 Fairbury, IL Public Fighting and Public

Melton Certified by Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police

Editor’s note: Lori Matlack took the photograph. The City of Morrison, IL, and its Police Department is pleased to announce that Chief of Police Brian Melton has been honored by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP.) He is now designated as a Certified Police Chief through the Association’s

June 24 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, June 24, 2022. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 6-25-2022 Gordon D. Zaagman 67 Morrison, IL Indecent Behavior (Ordinance) 6-27-2022

July 1 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 1, 2022. Arrests: On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Brian K. Finnicum, age 50 of Monmouth, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Lee County charging Finnicum with Failure to Appear –

July 29 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 29, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, August 5, 2022, at approximately 12:30 a.m., while patrolling, Morrison Police discovered an altercation occurring between three persons, in the 100 block of E. Market Street, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation

July 22 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 22, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, July 22, 2022, at approximately 9:08 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Annette S. Harms, age 64 of Morrison, IL, on E. Wall Street at Ash Avenue, Morrison,

July 15 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 15, 2022. Arrests: On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at approximately 5:04 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Christopher S. Bourke, age 41 of Morrison, IL, in the 600 block of S. Portland Avenue