October 31 Morrison Police Report

  Morrison, IL, Chief of Police Michael Moon submitted the following Arrests made and Citations issued as of Thursday, October 31, 2025. On Monday, October 27, 2025, Morrison Police arrested Todd Thumma, age 55, of Morrison, IL.  Thumma was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.  He was released with a

Fatal Injury to Fenton Man

  On Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 3:40 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal, single-vehicle ATV crash on Mellotts Road, west of Fenton, IL.  Preliminary investigation indicates that a Polaris Sportsman ATV, operated by Larry D. Hill, 63, was traveling westbound on Mellotts Road when it

October 16 Morrison Police Report

  Morrison, IL, Chief of Police Michael Moon submitted the following Arrests made and Citations issued as of Thursday, October 16, 2025. On Saturday, September 27, 2025, Morrison Police arrested Tamela J. Kuehl, age 67, of Morrison, IL.  Kuehl was arrested for Retail Theft.  She was released with a court

Sheriff: Avoid Outdoor Burning During Extreme Dry Conditions

  Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker is asking all residents to refrain from outdoor burning activities, as the County continues to experience extremely dry conditions. “Even a small fire can quickly get out of control in these conditions,” said Sheriff Booker. “We’ve already seen several grass fires sparked by

Stolen Vehicle Ends in Crash in Morrison

  On Friday, October 3, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a white minivan exiting the parking lot of Moto Mark’s Auto Parts in Morrison, IL, onto U. S. Route 30 at a high rate of speed and driving erratically.  The vehicle continued eastbound on

September 25 Morrison Police Report

  Morrison, IL, Chief of Police Michael Moon submitted the following Arrests and Citations issued as of Thursday, September 25, 2025. On September 25, 2025, Morrison Police arrested Tamela J. Kuehl, age 67, of Morrison.  Kuehl was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Trespass.  She was released with a court

Ryan Hicks Indicted on Bank Robbery Charges

  Dated: September 18, 2025 Whiteside County State’s Attorney Colleen Buckwalter and City of Morrison Chief of Police Michael Moon announce that Ryan Hicks has been indicted by the United States Federal Court on the charge of Bank Robbery, stemming from events that occurred in Morrison, Illinois, on July 5,

September 12 Morrison Police Report

  Chief of Police Mike Moon submitted the Friday, September 12, 2025, report. On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Morrison Police arrested Kenneth W. Farthing, age 62, of Morrison, IL.  Farthing was arrested for Criminal Trespass.  He was released with a court date. On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Morrison Police arrested

Fatality in Two-Vehicle Crash September 8

  On Monday, September 8, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call, reporting a two-vehicle crash on U. S. Route 30 at the I-88 Mile Marker 44, westbound on-ramp. Initial investigation by responding Deputies and the Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit determined that

Memorial Bench Honors Deputy Gordie Millerschone

  Editor’s note:  The bench has a United States flag motif. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is honored to announce the dedication of a memorial bench in honor of Retired Deputy Gordie Millerschone.  The bench was placed at the front entrance of the Whiteside County Courthouse, where Deputy Millerschone proudly

Two-Vehicle Crash in Rural Fulton Yields Multiple Injuries

  On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at approximately 10:48 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash, at the intersection of Garden Plain Road and Sand Road in rural Fulton, IL. Emergency crews found five occupants entrapped in the vehicles.  Fire and EMS personnel worked to extricate the individuals,

September 3 Morrison Police Report

  Morrison Police Department reports the following Arrests and Citations issued as of Wednesday, September 3, 2025. On August 25, 2025, Morrison Police arrested Kenneth Farthing, age 62, of Morrison, IL.  Farthing was arrested for Criminal Trespass to a Residence and Vehicle.  Farthing was released with a court date. On

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Stolen 1400-Pound Steer

  On Thursday, August 28, 2025, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office reports investigation of the theft of a 1400-pound, black steer, from a farm in rural Whiteside County, located between Morrison, and Fulton, IL.  The theft is believed to have occurred within the last couple of days. Deputies responded to the

August 27 Statement from Sheriff John F. Booker

  On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker stated, “I want to extend my deepest condolences to the families, students, and community members in Minneapolis[, MN,] affected by todays horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School.  The loss of two young children, and the injuries to so