Sheriff’s Office Warns of Rock River Hazard

Shown below is the Rock River level forecasts for the coming days.  There is the possibility of very heavy rain in areas along the Rock River basin through Friday, June 22, 2018, which could impact these predictions. The river will be flowing fast with a lot of debris, so river

June 19 Sheriff’s Office Traffic Crash Report

On Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at about 5:25 .am., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle traffic crash on Moline Road near Matznick Road.  Jessie Garza, 24, of Lyndon, IL, was driving east on Moline Road when his vehicle exited the roadway and struck a tree.  Garza was

June 8 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 8, 2018. Arrests:  On Saturday, June 9, 2018, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a possible motor vehicle crash that occurred on E. High Street and N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL.  Morrison

June 18 Sheriff’s Office Report and Traffic Crash

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 6/14/18 at about 3:49 p.m., Deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash on Meredosia Road, just north of Stropes Road in rural Albany, IL.  The driver of the vehicle, 34-year-old Robert R. Fallis of Camanche,

9-1-1 Dispatcher is Needed

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is accepting applications for a 9-1-1 Dispatcher, with positions in Morrison, and Sterling, IL.  Applications will be accepted through Monday, June 25, 2018, at 4:00 p.m.  Starting pay is $17 per hour. Applications can be picked up in person at the Whiteside County Law

June 12 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 6-06-18 at 1:30 p.m., Whiteside County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on U. S. Route 30, near the McNeil Road intersection in rural Rock Falls, IL.  During the investigation of the stop, Lonnie M. Bresley

Morrison Police Report of June 1

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 1, 2018. Arrests:  On Sunday, June 3, 2018, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Morrison Police responded to Resthave Home regarding an unwanted subject.  As a result, Morrison Police arrested Zachary T. McDivitt, age 31 of

June 4 Sheriff’s Office Accident Report

On Monday, June 4, 2018, at approximately 6:28 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, along with Prophetstown Fire and Rescue, Prophetstown Ambulance, and Prophetstown Police responded to a traffic crash in the area of Star and Felton Roads.  The crash was reported where a bicyclist was struck.  Through their investigation,

Sheriff’s Office Report of June 3

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 5-24-18 at 11:43 p.m., Courtney L. Nielsen, age 18 of Rock Falls, IL, was stopped on Martin Road near Cardinal for defective exhaust.  She was cited for No Valid Driver’s License with a written warning

May 18 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 18, 2018. Arrests:  On Sunday, May 27, 2018, at approximately 11:19 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Wayne E. Betts, age 54 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Ogle County, charging Betts

Sheriff’s Office Report of May 29

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 5-28-18 at 2:27 p.m., Vincent J. Cavallo, age 24 of Rock Falls, IL, was stopped for speeding, on U. S. Route 30 near Yorktown Road, rural Morrison, IL.  Subsequent to the traffic stop, Cavallo was

ISP Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 1 Commander Lt. Carl Heintz announces the results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP) in Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties during May 2018. These sTEPs allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement for impaired driving, occupant restraint, speeding, and distracted driving violations, during the National

May 25 Sheriff’s Office Fatality Report

On 5-25-18 at 5:04 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to the area of Mason and Henry Roads for a single-vehicle, rollover crash.  Investigation revealed a 1997 Toyota 4Runner driven by Adariana A. Willis 24 of Morrison, IL, was traveling west bound on Mason Road, when she left the roadway and

May 25 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 5-24-18 at 11:43 p.m., Courtney L. Nielsen, age 18 of Rock Falls, IL, was stopped on Martin Road near Cardinal for defective exhaust.  She was cited for No Valid Driver’s License with a written warning

May 11 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 11, 2018. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 5-13-18 Jesus S. Ramirez  73 Morrison, IL Consumption of Alcohol (Public Place) 5-15-18 Harley L. Vogt