January 21 Sheriff’s Office Report

These charges are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 1/16/18 at about 3:27 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash on Moline and Matznick Roads, rural Sterling, IL.  Investigation revealed a 2015 Chrysler 200 driven by Danielle C. Lawson, 42, of Prophetstown, IL,

January 20 Airplane Crash Update

The following preliminary information is being released by Illinois State Police, District One, Sterling, IL. On Saturday, January 20, 2018, at approximately 12:33 p.m., the Illinois State Police responded to a report of a small aircraft which either landed or crashed in the Rock River, near Grand Detour, IL.  The

January 12 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 12, 2018. Arrests:  On Saturday, January 13, 2018, at approximately 7:15 p.m., Morrison Police responded to the area of W. Morris Street and Oak Street, Morrison, IL, regarding a suspicious male in the area. 

January 19 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 1/17/18 at 10:34 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to U. S. Route 30 and Habben Road for a two-vehicle crash with injuries.  The driver of a black Toyota, Dezirae Criss, age 20 of Sterling, IL,

State Police 2017 Activity and Enforcement Report

Illinois State Police District 1 Commander Carl Heintz announced on Friday, January 5, 2018, activity and enforcement figures for calendar year 2017.  Troopers in District 1, which includes Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties, recorded 13,217 incidents during the year.  In addition, enforcement figures totaled 7157 Citations and 7049 Written

January 16 Illinois State Police Fatality Report

The Illinois State Police investigated a single-vehicle fatal crash which occurred on Monday, January 15, 2018, at approximately 10:31 a.m. Troopers located a black Chevrolet Suburban in the south ditch of Interstate 88 close to milepost 28.  The vehicle was occupied by the driver and lone occupant, Thomas P. Gardiner,

Fake $20 Bills Found in Sterling and Rock Falls

Editor’s note:  These are very crude copies of U. S. currency.  Compare for yourself the differences in Andrew Jackson’s face on the front and The White House–with no portico or name label–on the back.  Even children can spot these fakes. Attention local businesses:  Rock Falls, and Sterling, IL, Police Departments

January 15 Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 1-14-18 at 12:02 a.m.  Tyler J. Nitz, age 23 of Port Byron, IL, was stopped in Erie , IL, for an equipment violation.  He was arrested for two counts of DUI, processed at the Whiteside County

January 5 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 5, 2018. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 1-08-18 Dylan T. Bullock  19 Fenton, IL 24 Hour Parking  1-10-18 Lillian G. Unger  96 Morrison,

January 12 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is resumed innocent until proven guilty. On 1-08-18 at 3:45 p.m., Whiteside County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Moline Road near the Yorktown Road intersection. During the investigation of the stop, the driver of the vehicle Patrick W. Grassnickle, age 32

January 10 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 1-08-18 at 3:45 p.m., a Whiteside County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Moline Road near the Yorktown Road intersection.  During the investigation of the stop, the driver of the vehicle Patrick W. Grassnickle, age

16- and 17-Year-Olds Can Become Donors

Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation took effect on Monday, January 1, 2018.  It allows 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the State’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their Driver’s License or identification card.  Those who join the registry will receive a letter of thanks from

December 22 Morrison Police Rreport

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 22, 2017. Arrests: On Sunday, December 24, 2017, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Morrison Police met with a female juvenile, age 17 of Morrison, IL, regarding a domestic dispute that occurred on Friday, December 22,

State Police District 1 December Activity Report

Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 279 Citations, wrote 280 Warnings, and made 15 Criminal Arrests during the month. Speeding accounted for 188 citations.  Eight citations were issued for Occupant Restraint violations.  Eight citations were issued for Distracted Driving violations. Troopers investigated 20 traffic crashes, assisted 78 motorists, and

January 3 Illinois State Police Report

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Adrianna N. Housenga, 25, of Rochelle, IL, was arrested on 12/23/2017 at 9:03 a.m., on Interstate 39 at milepost 87 in Lee County, fo ran Outstanding Warrant for Failure to Pay. Housenga posted bond and was released.