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

Amish Buggy-Car Crash July 17

On Sunday, July 17, 2022, at approximately 8:09 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash, at the intersection of U. S. Route 30 and Millard Road, in rural Morrison, IL. The crash was between an eastbound vehicle driven by Miranda M. Jenkins (dob 7/18/1988) of Clinton, IA,

Sheriff’s Office July 29 Accident Report

On Friday, July 29, 2022, at 6:25 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to W. Lincolnway and Emerson Road, for a motorcycle vs. car crash with injuries. The initial crash investigation determined that Unit 2, driven by Diana DeGroot, age 75, of Rock Falls, IL, was westbound on W.

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-Speeding. Finnicum

Deputies Arrest Brett Benters

On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 4:40 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies were requested to attempt to locate a subject wanted on a Warrant out of Lee County. Deputies checked several possible locations of this subject. A check of a family member’s residence in rural Sterling, IL, was conducted. The male

Four Arrested in High-Speed Chases and Crash

On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at approximately 8:10 a.m., a Whiteside County Deputy was conducting stationary patrol on I-88, when the Deputy clocked a silver Dodge Charger traveling eastbound, at a speed of 111 mph. The vehicle matched the description of an ISPERN Alert, for a vehicle involved in a

June 20 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Monday, June 20, 2022. Arrests: On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Sylvia C. Hobson, age 36 of DeWitt, IA, for a moving violation in the 700 block

May 13 Morrison Police Report

Editor’s note: This earlier post is being reprinted. The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 13, 2022. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 5-14-2022 Kendra B.

June 3 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, June 3, 2022. Arrests: On Sunday, June 12, 2022, at approximately 10:32 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle, driven by Adam N. Harvey, age 44 of Omaha NE, in the 400 block of E. Lincolnway, Morrison,

May 27 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 27, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, May 27, 2022, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Morrison Police responded to Morrison Community Hospital for a complaint of a male subject vandalizing hospital property. As a result of this investigation, Morrison Police arrested Shane

May 20 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 20, 2022. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name     Age     Address     Violation Cited 5-21-2022 Abigayle M. Miller 28 Lyndon, IL Speeding 5-21-2022 Karen K.

WiFiber Outage

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office reported this notice on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. A fiber line has been cut in the DeKalb, IL, area. If you call the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office at 815-772-4044, you will get a rapid busy signal. At this time, no 911 services are impacted. by

Helmet Incentive Program Celebrates 14 Years!

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton is proud to announce the Helmet Incentive Program again. The program, which started in 2009, is to promote bicycle safety among our youth. It is only possible through the continued partnership and support of the DQ Grill & Chill. 2022 marks the program’s 14th year.

Flags at Half-Staff for Fallen Police Officers

National Police Week will be observed from Wednesday, May 11, through Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum will hold ceremonies, including the 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil, to honor fallen Officers whose names have recently been added to the Memorial. The 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil will

May 6 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 29, 2022. Arrests: On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at approximately 1:28 a.m., Morrison Police responded to the area of Greenland Drive, Morrison, IL, regarding the sound of gunshots. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged