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

April 19 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 4-19-17 at 1:25 a.m.  Bradley J. Meenen, age 40 of Rock Falls, IL, was stopped for speeding in Rock Falls. He was arrested for Speeding 61/25 MPH and DUI. Meenen was processed at the Rock Falls

Join the Morrison Police Department

Morrison Police Department is seeking applications, for the purpose of compiling a list of qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer.  There is a vacancy for a full-time Police Officer, due to a retirement. Morrison Police Department is a progressive law enforcement agency, that offers a challenging and rewarding

April 15 Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report

On Thursday, April 13, 2017, at 10:20 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department assisted the Prophetstown Police Department with a Domestic Disturbance, in the 300 block of W. 6th Street, in Prophetstown, IL.  The suspect fled the scene prior to law enforcement’s arrival.  On Friday, April 14, at 4:11 p.m., Robert

April 7 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 7, 2017. Arrests:  On Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Derek A. Stevens, age 26 of Morrison, IL, on Henry Road

April 10 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 3-29-17 at 7:23 a.m.  Rodney G. Beese, age 59 of Rockford, IL, was arrested on U. S. Route 30 at Harvey Road for a Wisconsin Department of Corrections Warrant-Parole Violation.  He was remanded to the Whiteside

Morrison Police Report of March 27

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, March 27, 2017. Arrests:  On Friday, March 31, 2017, at approximately 4:09 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Brian L. Dunn, age 34 of Rock Falls, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging

March 31 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 3-29-17 at 6:56 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies were called to 1610 E. Rock Falls Road in rural Rock Falls, IL.  Upon further investigation, Camisha S. Marshall, age 34 of Rock Falls, was arrested on a valid

Sheriff’s Merit Commission Hiring Dispatchers

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is accepting applications for 9-1-1 Dispatchers, with positions in Morrison, and Sterling, IL.  Applications will be accepted through Monday, April 10, 2017, at 9:00 a.m.  Starting pay is $17 per hour. Applications can be picked up in person at the Whiteside County Law Enforcement

March 28 Sheriff’s Office Report

This arrest is merely a charge, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On Friday, March 24, 2017, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dustin R. Zimmerman, 34 of Rock Falls, IL, at his residence, located in the 1500 block of E. Route 30, on a

March 10 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 10, 2017. Arrests:  On Friday, March 10, 2017, at approximately 8:45 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by Marc K. Miller, age 36 of Dixon, IL, on W. Lincolnway

March 26 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she s presumed innocent until proven guilty. 3-15-17 at 5:07 p.m.  Estaban A. Ramos, age 32 of Rock Falls, IL, was stopped for speeding on U. S. Route 30, east of Blue Goose Road.  He was cited for Speeding 74/55 MPH and Operating

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WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE 400 N CHERRY ST MORRISON, IL 815-772-4044 CHARGES LISTED BELOW ARE ACCUSATIONS AND ALL DEFENDANTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY 03-19-17 2:27 a.m. 2800 block of Walnut Street in Rock Falls, Deputies arrested Timothy P. Valdivia 23 of Rock Falls, on one outstanding

March 23 Sheriff’s Office Arrests Juveniles

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department is conducting an ongoing investigation in the rural Lyndon, IL, area.  At approximately 3:53 p.m., on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, Deputies were called to 18151 Moline Road (River’s Edge Resort) on a report of a fully-engulfed trailer fire.  Arriving on scene, it was determined in

March 23 Sheriff’s Office Fatality Report

3/23/17 at 4:12 a.m.  Deputies were called to respond to a single-vehicle crash on Sand Road, approximately a quarter of a mile north of Benson Road.  During the investigation it was determined a red Pontiac, driven by Thomas M. Weinger, 36, of Clinton, IA, was traveling north on Sand Road,