July 17 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, July 17, 2017. Arrests:  On Saturday, July 22, 2017, at approximately 2:08 a.m., Morrison Police responded to 107 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, regarding a fight between neighbors.  As a result of the investigation, on

July 19 Sheriff’s Office Fatality Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 7/19/17 at about 12:53 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to the area of IL Route 40 and Thome Roads, rural Rock Falls,IL, on the report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash.  Investigation revealed a 2017

Rock River Designated Closed to Boaters

Per the order of Wayne Rosenthal, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and in accordance with Winnebago, Ogle, and Lee Counties, Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi announced the Rock River has been designated a restricted boating area and thus closed to recreational boating. Rising flood waters, dangerous currents, floating and submerged

July 7 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, July 7, 2017. Arrests:  On Saturday, July 8, 2017, at approximately 6:22 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a domestic dispute at 201 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL.  As a result of the investigation, Darrin T.

Morrison Police Death and Fire Investigation

On Saturday, June 8, 2017, at approximately 1:06 p.m., Morrison Police, along with the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and the Morrison Fire Department, responded to a house fire at 805 W. Park Street in Morrison, IL.  As firefighters made entry to the house, a body was located inside the residence.

June 23 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 23, 2017. Arrests:  On Friday, June 30, 2017, Morrison Police received numerous reports of vehicle burglaries, all occurring in the southwest area of Morrison, IL, to include W. Morris, W. South, W. Park, S.

July 3 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 6-30-17 at about 8:29 p.m., a Whiteside County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Dixon Avenue near the Melvin Road intersection.  During the investigation of the stop, Jocinda C. Kahly, age 42 of Sterling, IL,

Morrison Police Seek Vehicle Burglars/Arsonists

On Friday, June 30, 2017, several Morrison, IL, residents awoke to a disturbing reality.  During the early morning, each had become a victim of crimes along their quiet residential street.  As numerous reports were being filed with the Morrison Police Department, it became clear the 600 and 700 blocks of

Sheriff’s Office Report of June 27

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 6-19-17 at 12:50 a.m.  Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Sterling, IL, area.  Upon further investigation, Daniela L. Garza, age 26 of Sterling, was arrested for Disobeying a Traffic Control Device, Driving Under

Sheriff’s Office Searching for Isaiah Reyes

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call at 2:28 a.m., on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, originating in the 200 block of Martin Road in rural Rock Falls, IL.  A female reported her ex-boyfriend had entered her residence and was beating up a 20-year-old male friend who was visiting.  An

June 16 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 16, 2017. Arrests: On Sunday, June 18, 2017, at approximately 9:40 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Samuel Munoz, age 28 of Sterling, IL, at E. Lincolnway and

No Fireworks Allowed on the “Upper Miss” Refuge

The 4th of July is just around the corner.  If you are heading to the Mississippi River for a boating or camping trip, heed this reminder.  No fireworks are allowed on the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.  This is because of their disturbance to wildlife as well

June 19 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 5-25-17 at 1:49 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies responded to a multiple vehicle crash on Interstate 88 near Lyndon, IL.  Upon further investigation, Shawn M. Keegan, age 44 of Bettendorf, IA, was arrested for Driving While License

June 1 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Thursday, June 1, 2017. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 6-08-17 Marissa Smith  22 Morrison, IL Property Nuisance  6-08-17 Nicholas R. Lowery  36 Morrison, IL Possession of Drug

June 12 Sheriff’s Office Fatality Report

On Saturday, June 10, 2017, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, along with Morrison Ambulance Service, responded to a residence on Felton Road in rural Morrison, IL, for a 22-year-old male subject who was not breathing. When emergency medical service personnel arrived, a male subject was found in a bathroom not