July 8 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a chanrge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 6-29-19 at 10:00 a.m., Andrew Ex, age 43 of Oak Park, IL, was stopped for Speeding 74/55 MPH on U. S. Route 30 near Fulton, IL.  He was cited for the speeding offense, Operating an

Morrison July 5 Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, July 5, 2019. Arrests:  No Arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 7-06-19 Larry E. Hahn 50 Morrison, IL Disobeying Traffic Control Device 7-08-19 Michael V. Allen

Police Investigate Burglary at Five Star Enterprises

Morrison Police Department is investigating a burglary at Five Star Enterprises, 15649 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL.  It occurred on Sunday, July 7, 2019, between 10:10 p.m. and 10:44 p.m. During the burglary numerous power tools were stolen, to include Stihl Chainsaws Blowers and Trimmers Generac Portable Generators other miscellaneous items.

Morrison Police Report of June 28

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 28, 2019. Arrests:  The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 8-16-19   32 Chicago, IL No Valid Registration  8-16-19   36 Morrison, IL  Expired Registration  8-16-19   48 Wheatland,

ISP Truck Enforcement Detail

Illinois State Police District 1, District 16, Illinois Secretary of State Police, Illinois Commerce Commission Police, Illinois Department of Revenue, and Illinois Department of Transportation combined their efforts to work a truck enforcement detail, on Thursday, June 27, 2019, in Whiteside County.  During the detail, 18 Citations and 27 Written

June 21 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 21, 2019. Arrests: No Arrests to Report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 6-24-19 Rudolpho G. Ortega  64 Morrison, IL Operating Uninsured Vehicle, Expired Registration 6-24-19 Juvenile  16

Morrison Police Department Wanted Alert

Morrison Police Department seeks assistance from the public to identify the two [female and male] persons in this photo.  This is in reference to an ongoing investigation. The surveillance still was taken at Casey’s General Store, in Dewitt, IA, on April 4, 2019. Anyone with information on the case or

June 17 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 6-10-19 at 6:55 p.m., Deputies responded to a two-vehicle head-on crash on Creamery Road just south of Mason Road, rural Morrison, IL.  A vehicle driven by Corey T. Kennedy, age 30 of Morrison was traveling

Morrison Police Report from June 7

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 7, 2019. Arrests:  On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at approximately 11:47 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a motor vehicle crash (no injuries) in the 700 block of Glenwood Drive, Morrison, IL.  During the

June 7 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 6/5/19 at 5:39 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a two vehicle accident at the intersection of U. S. Route 30 and Illinois Route 78.  Upon further investigation, Unit 1 was traveling eastbound on U.

Morrison Police Report from May 24

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 24, 2019. Arrests:  On Friday, May 17, 2019, at approximately 10:20 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a possible fight in the 100 block of E. Market Street.  As a result of the ongoing

June 3 Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 5-28-19 at 02:13 a.m., Nathan L. Sedig, age 32 of Sterling, IL, was stopped for Inoperative Rear Registration Light on U. S. Route 30, near the Moline Road intersection, Sterling.  Sedig was arrested for two

Have You Seen this Suspect?

Illinois State Police District 1 in Sterling, IL, seeks the public’s assistance in locating a fugitive, Samantha J. Sliger.  She is wanted for fraud across four Illinois Counties and Clinton, IA. If you have seen this subject, contact the Illinois State Police District 1 Office at 815-632-4010.

Stay Off the Rock River

Editor’s note:  The Department of Natural Resources has closed Rock River in four Illinois Counties. Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker announces effective immediately that a No Wake Ordinance is being put into effect, for the Rock River in Whiteside County, IL.  The Ordinance is the result of the rain,

Morrison Police Report from May 16

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Thursday, May 16, 2019. Arrests: On Friday, May 17, 2019, at approximately 11:55 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a fight in the 100 block of E. Market Street.  During the investigation, Morrison Police arrested Jarrett