Morrison Police Adopt Shared Principles of ILACP and NAACP

In 2018, the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) announced a resolution of shared principles.  It was designed to bridge the gap of mistrust between Police and communities of color.  These shared principles identify the common ground between

Morrison Police Report of March 15

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 15, 2019. Arrests:  On Saturday, March 23, 2019, at approximately 7:55 p.m., during a traffic stop, Morrison Police arrested Lucas A. Phillips, age 34 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued

March 24 Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report

This arrest is merely a charge, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 3-23-19 at 2:20 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies investigated a domestic battery incident that occurred in rural Morrison, IL.  After their investigation concluded, Marcus D. Brown, age 30 originally from Chicago, IL, was arrested for the

Merit Commission Accepting Applications

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is accepting applications for the position of 9-1-1 Dispatcher, through Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. Starting pay is $17 per hour. Positions are available at locations in Morrison, and Sterling, IL. Applicants must have or pass the following requirements: must be 21 years

March 21 Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Pursuit Arrest

These charges are merely an arrest, and she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, around 7:00 p.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Prophetstown Police Department with the pursuit of a vehicle, that fled while Police were attempting to make a traffic stop.  This

Illinois State Police February-March 2019 Activity Reports

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Xaena N. Littrel, 23, of Springfield, MO, was stopped for an equipment violation on 2/23/2019 at 10:35 p.m., on 2nd Street at 18th Avenue in Sterling, IL, and was charged with Driving While License Suspended.  Littrel was

March 1 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 1, 2019. Arrests:  On Monday, March 4, 2019, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Matthew R. Gorzney, age 23 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant, issued by Carroll County, charging

State Police Roadside Safety Checks in Ogle County

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 1 Commander, Captain Matthew Hodgdon, announces the ISP will conduct Roadside Safety Checks (RSC’s) in Ogle County during the month of March 2019.  The use of RSC’s combine a strong sense of public awareness and enforcement, in order to save lives of the motoring public. 

March 10 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presume innocent until proven guilty. On 3-10-2019 at 1:17 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies along with Sterling Police conducted a traffic stop on W. 3rd Street near the Avenue K intersection, in Sterling, IL.  During the investigation of the stop, Chase H.

Child Pornography Suspect Arrested and Charged

The public is reminded all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On Thursday February 28, 2019, at 7:00 a.m., the Illinois State Police (ISP) executed a search warrant at 1207 Riverdale Road, Rock Falls, IL, as a result of a lengthy child pornography investigation.

February 25 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 2/22/19 at 11:07 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Illinois Route 84 near Penrose Road, Fulton, IL, on a vehicle for no rear registration light.  Upon further investigation, the driver, Brain Bellville,

February 15 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 15, 2019. Arrests: On Thursday, February 21, 2019, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Morrison Police responded to the Morrison Community Hospital, regarding a report of a male subject violating an Order of Protection.  As a

February 20 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 2-19-19 at 6:40 p.m.,  Whiteside County Deputies assisted Fulton Police with a domestic situation in the City of Fulton, IL.  During the investigation, Whiteside County Deputies arrested Brandon L. Kemp, age 26 of Fulton for

February 1 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 1, 2019. Arrests:  On Monday, February 11, 2019, Morrison Police arrested Marissa R. Smith, age 23 of Morrison, IL, and James D. McCollough, age 31 of Morrison, charging them both with Animal Neglect (Class

Scholarships Available from Illinois Sheriff’s Association

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will award over $50,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois, to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2019-2020 academic year.  The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books, and fees only.  Student must be enrolled full-time at a