Sheriff’s Office Report of March 20

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 3-19-17 at 2:27 a.m.  In the 2800 block of Walnut Street in Rock Falls, IL, Deputies arrested Timothy P. Valdivia, 23 of Rock Falls, on an outstanding Whiteside County Warrant and an Ogle County Warrant.  He

Sheriff’s Office Report of March 12

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 3-7-17 at 5:51 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies were called to a one-vehicle accident on W. Lincolnway in rural Sterling, IL. Upon further investigation, Jason S. Brown, age 41 of Polo, IL, was arrested for Improper Lane

Elder Scammers Attack Morrison Residents

Morrison, IL, residents are being targeted often by scammers, according to Chief of Police Brian Melton, and it has been occurring for years.  Worse, certain local people are being “linked” by the phone bandits, to make the victimizing more believable. A man reported to the Editor that he was called

March 12 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 3-6-17 at 7:52 a.m.  Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop within the village limits of Erie, IL. Upon further investigation, Nathan W. Oney, age 35 of Erie, was arrested for Driving While License Revoked. Once

March 3 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 3, 2017. Arrests:  On Thursday, March 9, 2017, at approximately 9:51 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Bryn R. White, age 33 of Dolton, IL, on W. Wall

Sheriff’s Office Report March 6

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 3-05-17 at 11:35 a.m.  In the 400 block of E. 8th Street, Rock Falls, IL, Deputies arrested Auston J. Garrett, 18, on a Whiteside County warrant for Failure to Appear Driving While License Suspended. Garrett posted

March 6 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 3-04-17 at 4:51 p.m.  In the 1900 block of 1st Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, Deputies arrested Kenneth L. Tornow, 49 Rock Falls, on a Whiteside County warrant for Failure to Appear on a Driving while License

February 17 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 17, 2017. Arrests:  On October 24, 2016, and January 7, and 19, 2017, Morrison Police received reports of criminal damage to vehicles at 516 E. Wall Street, Morrison, IL.  During these three incidents, vehicles

Elder Scam Alert Forum March 30

United Way of Whiteside County presents a free “Elder Scam Alert Forum” from 10:00 a.m. to noon, March 30, 2017, in the Community Room at Sterling Federal Bank, 110 E. 4th Street, Sterling, IL. The Illinois Attorney General, Sterling Police Department, Whiteside County Senior Center, and other experts will speak

February 23 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 2-19-17  At just after 11:00 p.m., Sheriff’s Deputies were called to investigate a possible underage drinking party, in rural Sterling, IL.  During the course of the investigation, the following six arrests were made: two 16-year-old females

Sheriff’s Office Report of February 26

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 2-26-17 at 3:20 a.m.  Harlie Mae Ritchie, age 20 of Mount Carroll, IL, was stopped for Improper Lane Usage on U. S. Route 30 west of Morrison, IL. She was arrested for Operating an Uninsured Motor

February 10 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and itations issued since Friday, February 10, 2017. Arrests:  On Saturday, February 11, 2017, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Eric S. Lowery, age 35 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Lowery

Chad C. Schipper Makes Video Court Appearance

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant John Booker reported that “Chad C. Schipper is now in Whiteside County Jail. Schipper was released from the hospital on Sunday, February 12, 2017, around 2:30 p.m. [and] was then transported to Whiteside County Jail. Schipper will have a court appearance [Monday,] February 13, at

February 13 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 2-07-17 at 10:54 p.m.  During a traffic stop at W. Lincolnway and Emerson Road, Alfred A. Lee, age 22 of Chicago, IL, arrested on Whiteside County Warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of Operating

Morrison Police Traffic Stop Yields Warrant Arrests

On Monday, February 13, 2017, at approximately 3:06 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Emily F. Sanders, age 25 of 405 Clinton Court, Morrison, IL. The traffic stop occurred on Portland Avenue (IL Route 78 South) at Academic Drive and was for a stop