April 22 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, April 22, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, April 29, 2022, at approximately 7:50 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a possible domestic dispute, between two people walking along W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and

Review County Plan to Reduce Severe Weather Damages

The Whiteside County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan will be available for public review and comment, starting Thursday, May 19, 2022. The Mitigation Plan outlines projects and activities to reduce damages, caused by severe weather and other natural and man-made hazards. The Plan, along with a summary sheet and a

Youth Apprehended in Shooting Death

On Monday, April 18, 2022, at approximately 9:04 a.m., a 911 call was received by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, reporting shots fired with a possible victim in the 20000 block of Hickory Hills Road, Sterling, IL. It was further reported that the suspect, a 16-year-old family member, had fled

Residential Shooting in Sterling

On Monday morning, April 18, 2022, Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker stated, “Deputies are on scene of a residence north of Sterling, IL, in rural Whiteside County, following a 911 call regarding a shooting. A death investigation is being conducted at this time. There is no danger to the

Morrison Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Crash

On Sunday, March 27, 2022, at approximately 8:47 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a single-motor vehicle crash, in the 200 block of S. Orange Street, Morrison, IL. The driver, R. Everett Pannier, age 79 of Morrison, was southbound on S. Orange Street, traveled off the east side of the roadway

Sheriff’s Office Reimbursed

On Monday, March 28, 2022, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office received payment for reimbursement, for expenses related to the housing of individuals in custody, pending transfer to the Illinois Department of Correction.  The Sheriff’s Office expenses were related to 2998 days, in which prisoners were unable to be transported to the

Death of Jail Inmate

At the request of the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, the Illinois State Police is investigating the death of an inmate at the Whiteside County Jail, from an apparent suicide. The name of the deceased is Chevy Ray Allen-Wadelton. On Friday, March 25, 2022, at approximately 1:28 a.m., Correctional Deputies found

February 25 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, February 25, 2022. Arrests: On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at approximately 10:07 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a motor vehicle crash (with personal injury) on E. Lincolnway, ¼ mile east of N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, involving two vehicles.  As

February 4 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, February 4, 2022. Arrests: On Saturday, February 12, 2022, at approximately 10:45 p.m., as Morrison Police were attempting to stop a vehicle for speeding, such vehicle crashed into the trees at the dead end of S. Clinton Street (northbound.) As

February 23 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, February 18, 2022 Arrests:  On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at approximately 7:38 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a 911 call of a female screaming for help, at 803 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Morrison

January 21 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, January 21, 2022. Arrests:  On Friday, January 21, 2022, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a domestic dispute at 409 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Megan C. Kochevar,

Sterling Man Struck and Killed

On January 23, 2022, at 12:48 a.m., at the request of Sterling Police Department, Whiteside County Deputies responded to the area of 1st Avenue at Wallace Street, in Sterling, IL, for a two-vehicle personal injury crash.  Upon further investigation, a Chevrolet Colorado driven by Wayne A. Witt, age 46, of

January 14 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, January 14, 2022. Arrests:  On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, Morrison Police arrested David W. Byerley, age 52 of Sterling, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Byerley with Failure to Appear-Driving While License Suspended.  Byerley was

Meet Chief Deputy Jeffrey R. VenHuizen

Sheriff John Booker reported, “I am very excited to announce as the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office continues to move forward, that Jeffrey R. VenHuizen is my Chief Deputy.  VenHuizen is an experienced Law Enforcement Officer with 28 years of service, who served with the Rock Island Police Department.  During the

December 31 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, December 31, 2021. Arrests:  On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at approximately 10:23 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Sarah J. Grothe, age 34 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Lee County, charging Grothe with Failure to Appear/Pay.  Grothe