June 5 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 5-31-17 at 12:40 a.m.   A Whiteside County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Prophet Road near the Riverdale Road intersection.  During the investigation of the stop, the driver of the vehicle, Bradley C. Meier, 18

May 19 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 19, 2017. Arrests: On Tuesday, May 23, 2017, Morrison Police arrested Jonathan A. Kenseth, age 30 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Kenseth with Unlawful Violation of

May 28 Sheriff’s Office Accident Report

Charges listed below are an accusation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 5/28/17 at about 3:35 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to the area of Route 30 and Hillside Road, rural Morrison, IL, on a train-versus-vehicle crash.  Investigation revealed John Julius Chadwick, 40, of Clinton IA,

May 21 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 5-21-17 at 6:09 a.m.  Whiteside County Deputies responded to a call at Riverside Apartments on IL Route 84 for a suspicious subject.  Daniel J. Smoot, age 27 of Clinton, IA, was arrested for DUI, processed at

Helmet Incentive Program Begins

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

May 12 Morrison Police Report

Morrison, IL, Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 12, 2017. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 5-12-17 Maranda McCoy  NA Morrison, IL Property Nuisance Ordinance 5-12-17 Thomas J. Boonstra  43 Morrison, IL

May 5 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 5, 2017. Arrests:  None to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 5-05-17 Cathleen A. Noble  20 Lyndon, IL Cell Phone Use While Driving 5-05-17 Jo Lea R. Bender  57

Ways to Support C.O.P.S. in May

Editor’s note:  This article was submitted by Sergeant Kristopher Schmidt, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office. For the past several years, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and other local law enforcement agencies have teamed with the local Illinois C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) Chapter, to help raise money for the C.O.P.S. Foundation. 

May 8 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 5/1/17 at 12:25 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Prophet Road near Luther Road for speeding.  Upon further investigation, the driver, Curtis L. Nelson, age 28 of Prophetstown, IL, was cited for Operating

April 27 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Thursday, April 27, 2017. Arrests:  On Thursday, May 4, 2017, Morrison Police were called to the Morrison Junior High School regarding a possible drug offense.  As the result of an investigation, Morrison Police issued a City

April 23 Sheriff’s Office Fatality Report

4-22-17 at 3:54 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to a single-vehicle, rollover accident with multiple injuries on Meredosia Road near Bunker Hill Road. Upon further investigation, the pickup truck failed to negotiate a curve, traveled through a ditch, causing the vehicle to rollover multiple times, and land on its

April 24 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 4-23-17 at 12:10 a.m.  Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop in rural Lyndon, IL, for a traffic violation. Upon further investigation, Amber M. Dennis, age 31 of Prophetstown, IL, was arrested for Improper Lane Usage

April 21 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 21, 2017. Arrests:  On April 25, 2017, Morrison Police arrested Nathan Q. Sandell, age 25 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Sandell with Failure to Appear-Larceny (Identity

April 14 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 14, 2017. Arrests:  None The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 4-18-17 Linda D. Boardsen  60 Clinton, IA Use of Cell Phone While Driving 4-19-17 Male Juvenile  17 Morrison, IL Speeding

Applications Open for Correctional Deputy Eligibility List

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is accepting applications for “Correctional Deputy” Eligibility List.  The deadline is Friday, May 12, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. Starting pay is $17 per hour with benefits. Applications must have or pass the following requirements: must be 21 years of age a High School diploma or