December 8 Sheriff’s Office Fatality Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 12/7/18 at about 9:01 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a three-vehicle crash on Rt 84 and Covell Road in rural Fulton, IL.  Investigation revealed a southbound  2005 Chrysler van driven by Judith K Pray,

Illinois State Police December 7 Arrests

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Zachary James Runalls, 25, of Rochelle, IL, was stopped for disobeying a stop sign on 12/05/2018 at 3:35 p.m., on IL Route 38 at Dement Road in Rochelle, and charged with Driving While License Revoked.  He was

November 30 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 30, 2018. Arrests:  On Saturday, December 1, 2018, at approximately 9:34 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a call at 319 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, regarding a violation of an Order of Protection. As

Sheriff’s Office November Activity Report

Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker submitted the November 2018 Activity Report.  Written Warnings issued–104Traffic Citations issued—51DUI Arrests–3Controlled Substance Arrest–1Speeding Citations issued–18Seatbelt/Child Restraint Citation issued–1Traffic Crashes–47Civil Papers served–117Warrant Arrests–5.  

December 4 Sheriff’s Accident Report

This arrest is merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 12-1-2018 at 7:20 p.m., Deputies responded to a one-vehicle accident on IL Route 84 south of the intersection of U. S. 30.  Upon further investigation, Lane E. Carlson, age 27 of Albany, IL, was arrested

November 16 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 16, 2018. Arrests:  On Saturday, November 17, 2018, at approximately 6:15 p.m., Morrison Police responded to DaBar, 109 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, regarding an assault.  As a result of the on-scene investigation, Michael

ISP Urges Safe Drive During Busy Holiday Period

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is generally one of the busiest travel holiday periods of the year.  As millions of travelers take to Illinois roadways to celebrate Thanksgiving, Illinois State Police Captain Matt Hodgdon wants to remind motorists to drive safely. The ISP will utilize a combination of enforcement and education,

Illinois State Police Investigate Pedestrian Fatality

The Illinois State Police responded to 1591 IL Route 251 in rural Steward, IL, on 11/19/2018 at 6:52 p.m., after receiving a report a person had been run over. A preliminary investigation revealed a truck tractor/semi-trailer driven by Derrick G. Finley, 54, of Flint, MI, pulled into the driveway of

Secretary of State Police Conduct Stings

Secretary of State Jesse White, shown at the podium, announced that Secretary of State Police will conduct Statewide parking stings, targeting individuals who illegally park in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities.  Tickets will be issued at shopping malls beginning on Black Friday, November 23, 2018. Secretary of State Police

November 18 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 11-12-18 at 4:30 p.m.  Robin D. Frye, age 47 of Dixon, IL, was stopped on U. S. Route 30 at Harvey Road for no front registration plate and cited for Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle.  Frye

November 2 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 2, 2018. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-06-18 Gerardo Barajas  25 Princeton, IL Disobeying Traffic Control Device  11-14-18 Coy J. Underhil  35 Rock

November 2 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 11/3/18 at 6:21 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a two-car accident with injuries on Thome Road near Laurel Lane.  Upon further investigation, the driver, Jay Mammosser, age 51 of Rock Falls, IL, was arrested

October 29 Sheriff’s Office Crash Report

This arrest is merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 10/28/18 at about 12:30 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle rollover traffic crash, on Meredosia Road about ½ mile north of Stropes Road.  Jayden A. Huizenga, 19, of Erie, IL, was

October 19 Sheriff’s Office Arrest

This arrest is merely a charge, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On Friday, October 19, 2018, at 10:24 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies worked with Fulton, IL, Police Department in making an arrest of Ronald L. Shambaugh, 55 years old of Morrison, IL.  Shambaugh was wanted on

October 12 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 12, 2018. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 10-17-18 Sydney N. Miller  21 Morrison, IL Operating Uninsured Vehicle (Accident)  10-18-18 Daniel T. Posey  24