December 26 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 12-25-17 at 10:45 a.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies, Morrison Fire, and Morrison Hospital EMS responded to a two-vehicle crash on U. S. Route 30 west of Morrison, IL.  A vehicle driven by Sharon D. Vincere, age

December 8 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 8, 2017. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 12-12-17 Kara L. Koett  29 Sterling, IL Speeding 12-15-17 Ross E. Horr  53 Chicago, IL Improper

Illinois State Police Urges Safe Driving

The upcoming holidays will bring family and friends together to close out 2017.  Unfortunately, some will choose to make life-threatening driving decisions while behind the wheel.  Lieutenant Carl Heintz, District 1 Interim Commander, encourages everyone to enjoy the holidays, but to do so responsibly. Lt. Heintz would also like to

Illinois State Police Fatality Report

The Illinois State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on December 21, 2017, at 5:07 p.m., on I-39 southbound, at milepost 89 in Lee County.  A 2005 Nissan minivan driven by Joseph L. Clark, 23 of Chicago, IL, was traveling southbound on I-39, when the vehicle left the roadway and

Sheriff’s Office Reports Telephone Scam

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a new telephone scam.  The scam report to Deputies indicated a person received a telephone call from someone attempting to obtain the last four numbers on their credit card.  The caller stated they were trying to lower the interest rate on the person’s

December 18 Sheriff’s Office Report

On Thursday, December 14, 2017, at 4:01 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to U. S. Route 30 and Sand Road, in reference to a two-vehicle traffic crash.  During the investigation, it was determined the driver of one vehicle had fled on foot from the scene of the crash.  He

December 17 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 12-15-17 at 7:45 a.m.  George A. Salmon, age 20 of Sterling, IL, was stopped for speeding on IL Route 40 near Duden Road, Rock Falls, IL.  He was arrested for Speeding 93/55 MPH, bonded on scene,

December 14 Sheriff’s Office Report

On Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 50-year-old Melissa E. Denning of Lyndon, IL, on a Whiteside County Warrant for Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance.  Denning’s arrest is a result from several months of investigation, conducted by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Detective Division, regarding the illegal sales of controlled substances

December 12 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 12-11-17 at 07:50 a.m., Jason A. Chapman, age 41 of Sterling, IL, was arrested at his home on two Whiteside County Warrants:  Failure to Appear for Violation of Classification and Aggravated Battery-Public Place.  He was

December 1 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 1, 2017. Arrests:  On Friday, December 1, 2017, at approximately 9:21 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 101 Randall Drive, Morrison, IL, regarding a suspicious vehicle.  As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested

November 17 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 17, 2017. Arrests:  On Monday, November 20, 2017, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Patrick L. Hamilton, age 37 of Morrison, IL, at E. Morris

November 27 Illinois State Police Report

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Sierra C. Holmes, 24, of Sycamore, IL, was stopped on 11/21/2017, at 4:40 p.m. on U. S. Highway 30 at IL Route 251 in Lee County, and charged with Driving While License Suspended, No Insurance, and Speeding. 

November 20 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 11-17-17 at 9:35 p.m., Yvette N. Bailey, age 25 of Rock Falls, IL, was stopped by Whiteside County Deputies following an incident of observed poor driving issues.  Bailey was taken into custody and cited for

November 10 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 10, 2017. Arrests:  On Monday, November 13, 2017, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 301 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, regarding a Battery.  As a result of the investigation, on Tuesday, November 14,

Illinois State Police Monthly October Activity Report

Illinois State Police District 1 Commander Mark Karczewski announced enforcement figures and activity for October 2017. Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 535 citations and 671 written warnings and made 35 criminal arrests during the month. Speeding accounted for 281 citations. Occupant restraint violations accounted for 21 citations. Distracted driving