Law Enforcement

llinois State Police District 1 Commander, Captain Matthew Hodgdon, announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for January 2019. Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 268 citations and 341 written warnings, and made 5 criminal arrests during the month.  Speeding accounted for 187 citations; nine citations were issued for

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Jerry A. Gendreau, 69, of Savanna, IL, was stopped for improper lane usage on 2/8/2019, at 9:19 p.m., on Main Street at Clay Street in Savanna.  He was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Improper

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 2/10/19 at 5:51 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies responded to a straight truck on its side across both westbound lanes on Interstate 88 at mile marker 28.  Upon further investigation, it appeared the truck was originally traveling

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Diana D. Rodriguez, 42, of Holcomb, IL, was stopped for failure to signal on 2/2/2019 at 2:22 a.m., on 1st Avenue at 8th Street in Rochelle, IL, and was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol,

On 2/1/19 at about 7:15 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 88 at about mile marker 43.  Upon further investigation, Kelsey J. Quaco, 26 of Deer Grove, IL, was traveling westbound on  Interstate 88, when she failed to negotiate through a curve and lost

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 25, 2019. Arrests:  On Sunday, January 27, 2019, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Morrison Police attempted to arrest Cody W. Schreiner, age 25 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County,

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office has received several complaints today, Friday, January 25, 2019, about individuals receiving calls from a someone making threats against their Social Security Number.  These are not legitimate calls.  If you receive one, you should simply hang up.  The following information was provided by the Social

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 18, 2019. Arrests:  On Friday, January 18, 2019, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Matthew R. Gorzney, age 23 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Gorzney

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 4, 2019. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 12-08-18 Emily Davis  NA  Morrison, IL Dog Running at Large  12-21-18 Sara J. Perry  NA Morrison,

On 1/15/19 at 6:23 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle traffic crash, on U. S. Route 30 at County Line Road, in rural Rock Falls, IL.  Upon further investigation, it was determined Melody A. Lerette, 65 of Dixon, IL, was traveling northbound on County Line Road, when

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Carlos De Los Reyes, 19, of Rochelle, IL, was stopped for speeding on 1/10/2019 at 1:41 p.m., on Interstate 39 northbound at milepost 103, in Ogle County.  He was charged with Speeding, No Insurance, Expired Registration, and

llinois State Police District 1 Commander, Captain Matthew Hodgdon, announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for December 2018. Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 323 citations and 452 written warnings and made 12 criminal arrests during the month.  Speeding accounted for 215 citations; seven citations were issued for Occupant