March 2 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 2, 2018. Arrests:  On Saturday, March 3, 2018, at approximately 11:10 a.m., Morrison Police observed Nathan Q. Sandell, age 26 of Fulton, IL, walking in the area of W. Main Street. Morrison, IL.  Police

Illinois State Police Investigate Crash

The Illinois State Police investigated a two-vehicle crash on 3/03/2018 at 7:33 p.m., at the intersection of Lincolnway and Cherry Street in Morrison, IL.  Unit 1 driver, Stephanie K. M. Stanley, 31, of Chadwick, IL, was driving a 2012 GMC Acadia, eastbound on Cherry Street and proceeded through a red

Illinois State Police Monthly February Activity Report

Illinois State Police District 1 Commander Carl Heintz has announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for February 2018. Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 312 citations, 331 written warnings, and made 11 criminal arrests during the month. Speeding accounted for 145 citations. Occupant restraint violations accounted for 40 citations.

Sheriff’s Office February Activity/Arrest Report

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office reported the following Activity and Arrest Report for February 2018: Written Warnings issued–73 Traffic tickets issued–53 (9 Speeding tickets) Arrests for DUI–4 Arrests for Cannabis or Controlled Substance–2 Traffic crashes handled–43 Warrant Arrests–6 Civil papers served–161.

Sheriff’s Office Report of March 6

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is  presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 3-05-18 at 5:10 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to the report of a two-vehicle crash with injuries on IL Route 78 about one mile north of Bunker Hill Road.  During the investigation of the crash,

February 23 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 23, 2018. Arrests:  On Monday, February 26, 2018, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 407 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, regarding a report of criminal damage to property.  As a result of the

Sheriff’s Office Report March 1

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 2-28-18 at 8:42 a.m.  Whiteside County Deputies responded to a crash where the driver fled the scene.  After further investigation, Kevin L. Benck, age 25 of Morrison, IL, was arrested for Leaving the Scene of a

March 1 Illinois State Police Report

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Candy A. Taylor, 44, of Peoria, IL, was stopped on 2/26/2018 at 2:15 a.m., on Interstate 39 southbound at milepost 100 in Ogle County, after a routine registration inquiry revealed the registered owner had a suspended Driver’s

Illinois Sheriff’s Association Announces Scholarship

The Illinois Sheriff’s Association announces that it will be awarding over $53,500 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois, to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2018-2019 academic year.  Scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books, and fees only.  The student must be enrolled full time

Fulton Teen Arrested for School Threats

Editor’s note:  The article by Thomas Geyer is reprinted from the Quad-City Times. A Fulton, I[L], teen has been arrested after he allegedly made threats Tuesday[, February 27, 2018,] to harm students at Fulton High School, forcing the school to be placed on lockdown, Fulton Police Lt. Donnie Pridemore said.

February 27 Illinois State Police Report

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Brandon A. Yount, 32, of Sterling, IL, was stopped for improper display of registration on 2/23/2018, at 3:24 p.m., on 4th Street at 11th Avenue in Sterling, and charged with Driving While License Revoked.  Yount was released

Aerial Photos of Rock River Flooding

On Friday, February 23, 2018, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Seth Janssen “provide the following relevant information, regarding the current ice jams between Erie, and Prophetstown, IL.  I’ve also attached a couple of photos I took, with the assistance of the Illinois State Police Air Operations,” he noted.  Sergeant Janssen

February 9 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 9, 2018. Arrests:  On Thursday, February 8, 2018, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Richard S. Orr, age 42 of Chicago, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Orr

February 21 Illinois State Police Report

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Noah S. Bentzler, 20, of Davis Junction, IL, was stopped on 2/15/2018, at 1:55 p.m., on Caron Road at Illinois Route 38.  A routine registration check revealed the owner of the vehicle had a suspended license.  Bentzler

February 14 Illinois State Polce Report

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. On 2/13/2018 at 11:10 p.m., Bradley T. Starling, 46, of Creve Coeur, IL, was stopped for Speeding on Interstate 39 northbound, at milepost 99 in Ogle County, IL.  He was charged with Driving While License Revoked and