Sheriff’s Office Report of May 21

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 5-14-18 at 10:53 p.m.,  Paul N. Creighton, age 26 of Lena, IL, was stopped for an equipment violation in Fulton, IL.  Subsequent to the traffic stop, Paul was arrested for Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Suspect for Shots-Fired

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Rock Falls Police Department responded on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at 1:22 a.m., to the 1600 block of English Street, in rural Rock Falls, IL, for a report of shots fired at a residence.  It was confirmed from evidence recovered on scene, that shots

Merit Commission Taking Applications for Records Clerk

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is accepting applications through Friday, June 1, 2018, for the position of Records Clerk.  This job involves records data entry, answering phones, and assisting the general public. This is a full-time union position, at 40 hours per week.  The position pays $11 per hour plus

May 4 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 4, 2018. Arrests:  On Saturday, May 5, 2018, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Morrison Police received a driving complaint and conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of E. Lincolnway, on a vehicle driven

2018 Police Department Helmet Incentive Program

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton is proud to announce the Helmet Incentive Program again this year.  The program, which started in 2009, is to promote bicycle safety among our youth.  It is possible only through the continued partnership and support of the DQ Grill & Chill owners Ellen and Bart

Sheriff’s Office Report of May 11

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 5-10-18 at 12:29 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop in rural Sterling, IL.  Upon further investigation, Michael J. Parcus, age 19 of Dixon, IL, was arrested for Driving While License Suspended, and Kaylon I. Westmorland, age

May 7 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 5/5/18 at 12:15 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies conducted a suspicious vehicle stop in the parking lot of 1112 1st Avenue, Rock Falls, IL.  Upon further investigation, the driver, Serena S. L. Hall, age 20 of

April 27 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 27, 2018. Arrests:  On Wednesday, May 2, 2018, Morrison Police arrested Nathan H. McCombs, age 22 of Morrison, IL, charging McCombs with Burglary, a Class 2 Felony.  The arrest is the result of an

Sheriff’s Office April Activity Report

Following is the Activity Report for Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office for April 2018: Written Warnings issued-116 Traffic Tickets issued-81 Cannabis arrests-2 Alcohol arrests-1 Speeding Tickets-28 Traffic Crashes handled-29 Civil Papers served-220 Arrest Warrants-19. Deputies drove 23,727 total miles in April.

May 2 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 4-30-18 at 7:37 p.m.  Elizabeth M. Scanlan, age 22 of Rock Falls, IL, was stopped for speeding on U. S. Route 30 east of Morrison, IL.  Elizabeth was cited for Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle and

April 30 Illinois State Police Report

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Jose Jesus Herrera, 28, of Dixon, IL, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for speeding on 4/28/2018 at 1:25 a.m., on Illinois Route 2 at River Lane in Dixon, and was wanted on a Lee County

April 27 Illinois State Police Report

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Jose Luis Barraza, Jr., 20, of Ashton, IL, was stopped for speeding on 4/23/2018 at 3:53 p.m., on IL Route 38 at Hartman Road in Lee County, and charged with Driving While License Suspended and Speeding.  Barraza

April 20 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 20, 2018. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 4-20-18 Donald T. Skibbe  84 Morrison, IL Disobeying Traffic Control Device (Accident) 4-20-18 Cynthia Wadsworth  48

C.O.P.S. Events Celebrate Law Enforcement Memorial Week

With the approaching National Law Enforcement Memorial Week, recognized from Sunday, May 13, to Saturday, May 19, 2018, Whiteside County Law Enforcement Officers again are teaming up with citizens, to raise money to help benefit the Illinois Concerns of Police Survivors (IL C.O.P.S.) Organization.  The first event is Tuesday, May

April 25 Illinois State Police Report

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Nicholas C. Marshall, 30, of Oregon, IL, was stopped for expired registration on 4/20/2018 at 2:14 p.m., on 4th Street at Jefferson Street in Oregon, and charged with Driving While License Suspended, No Insurance, and Expired Registration.