January 9 Illinois State Police Report

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Jerry D. Smith, 36, of Chicago, IL, was stopped for speeding on 1/5/2019 at 9:06 p.m. on Interstate 88 eastbound at milepost 41.5, in Whiteside County, and charged with Driving While License Suspended and Speeding.  Smith was

January 8 Sheriff’s Office Crash Injury Report

On 1-7-19 at 5:59 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to rural Fulton, IL, on Illinois Route 84 for a single-vehicle crash versus a pedestrian.  Upon further investigation, Jeremy R. Gaul, age 26 of Clinton, IA, was determined to be in the northbound lane when he was struck by an oncoming

December 28 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 28, 2018. Arrests:  On Thursday, December 27, 2018, at approximately 2:50 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a domestic dispute at 319 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL.  As a result of the investigation, on Wednesday,

December 31 Illinois State Police Report

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Dimitrius L. Pucket, 24, of DeKalb, IL, was stopped for speeding on 12/21/2018 at 11:43 p.m., on IL Route 38 at Interstate 39 in Ogle County and charged with Driving While License Suspended, Speeding, and Improper Lighting. 

December 31 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 12-29-18 at 11:20 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies investigated the report of an underage drinking party in rural Prophetstown, IL.  During the investigation, the following were arrested for Consumption of Alcohol as a Minor: Owen C. Abell,

November-December Illinois State Police Report

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Chester S. Roush, 29, of Hampshire, IL, was stopped for improper lane usage and speeding on 12/16/2018 at 1:39 a.m., on IL Route 38, at Center Road in Ogle County.  He was charged with Driving Under the

December 21 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 21, 2018. Arrests: On Saturday, December 22, 2018, Morrison Police arrested Andrea M. Wagner, age 36 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Wagner with Failure to Appear-Possession

New Laws Impacting Motorists for 2019

New Illinois laws impacting motorists will take effect Tuesday, January 1, 2019.  They involve child passenger safety and bike safety initiatives The first law will require parents and caregivers to secure children in rear-facing safety seats until they are two-years-old, or weigh 40 pounds or more, or measure 40 or

December 14 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 14, 2018. Arrests:  On Sunday, December 16, 2018, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a Criminal Trespass complaint at 631 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police

December 19 Sheriff’s Office Crash Report

This arrest is merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty.   On 12-19-18 at 7:43 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision in the area of U. S. Route 30 and Matznick Road.  Upon arrival, Deputies determined a passenger car, driven by Darius R.

Suspect Charged with Felony Possession of Child Pornography

The public is reminded that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Illinois State Police investigators arrested David A. Ketelsen, age 50 of Savanna, IL, for Class 2 Felony Possession of Child Pornography. The investigation

Sheriff’s Office Report of December 17

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 12-11-18 at 5:10 a.m.  Deputies stopped a reported reckless driver traveling eastbound on U. S. Route 30 east of Morrison, IL.  Erna J. Gragert, age 55 of Sterling, IL, was cited for Improper Lane Usage and

December 7 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 7, 2018. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 12-08-18 Stephen N. Mangan  48 Morrison, IL Disobeying Traffic Control Device 12-08-18 Linda K. Warner  57

December 12 Sheriff’s Office Warrant Arrest

This arrest is merely a charge, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at 2:30 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies arrested 39-year-old Jason A. Harkless, in the parking lot at 36 Grove Street, Prophetstown, IL, on a Mercer County Warrant for Failure to Register as

Sheriff’s Office Report of December 10

This arrest is merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 12-6-18 at 5:41 p.m., Dennis J. Vos, age 61 of Morrison, IL, was arrested for Improper Lane Usage and two counts of Driving Under the Influence, on Lyndon Road in rural Morrison.  Hunter Towing assisted