Photo of Alleged Kidnapper

Editor’s note:  Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant John Booker submitted this photograph of Chad C. Schipper, age 40 years of Geneseo, IL.  Schipper is charged with kidnapping an Erie, IL, couple on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. “Schipper is currently still in a hospital being treated for no-life threatening injuries.  The

February 3 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 3, 2017. Arrests: On Friday, February 3, 2017, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to the Morrison High School regarding a fight. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police issued City Ordinance

February 9 Sheriff’s Office Abduction Reports

This arrest is merely a charge, and the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Editor’s note: Seventeen Law Enforcement Agencies were involved in this case:  Federal Bureau of Investigation; Whiteside County SWAT Team; Sheriff’s Offices of Henry, Lee, Rock Island, and Whiteside County; Illinois State Police; Police Departments in Albany,

Possible Abduction of VanOosten Couple

Editor’s note:  At 10:15 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2017, Sergeant Kris Schmidt submitted the following “immediate release” for publication.  At 1:25 p.m., on Thursday, February 9, Lieutenant John Booker submitted notice that a suspect had been apprehended. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting an investigation of a possible

January 20 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 20, 2017. Arrests:  On Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 404 W. Wall Street in Morrison, IL, regarding a female juvenile, age 13, who had not returned home.

February 3 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 1-27-17 at 2:10 p.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies conducted a welfare check on Tyler T. Kilpatrick, age 28 of Glenview, IL. Upon further investigation, he was arrested for Possession of Heroin and Drug Paraphernalia. 02-01-17 at

Two Juveniles Arrested in Mailbox Damage

These arrests are merely a charge, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Morrison Police Department announced two, male Juveniles from Morrison, IL, are being charged with Criminal Damage to Property in connection with four mailboxes which were damage in rural Morrison, and one

January 29 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 1-22-17 at 3:44 p.m.   Brian Hernandez, age 21 of Downers Grove, IL, was stopped on Interstate 88 at mile marker 37 for speeding. He was ultimately arrested for Speeding 84/70 MPH and issued civil citations

Illinois Sheriff’s Association Offers Scholarship

The Illinois Sheriff’s Association announces that it will award over $54,500 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois, to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2017-2018 academic year.  The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books, and fees only.  The student must be enrolled full-time at

December 30 Sheriff’s Office Incident Report

On Thursday, December 29, 2016, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police, and Rock Falls Police Department conducted a detail to arrest subjects involved in the fight and shooting, which took place in the 2100 block of E. French Street, in Edwardsville, IL, on Thursday, December 1.  Whiteside County

January 22 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 01-21-17 at 8:12 p.m.  Deputies were called to the area of Lyndon Road and Spring Valley Road for the report of a single-vehicle accident.  A vehicle traveling southbound on Lyndon Road left the roadway and struck

January 13 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 13, 2017. Arrests:  On Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a fight at Morrison High School.  The fight occurred between several students over the lunch period in the

January 15 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innoent until proven guilty. 1-14-17 at 10:43 a.m.  Mark C. Phillips, age 31 of Naperville, IL, was stopped for a seatbelt violation in Sterling, IL.  He was arrested for Driving While License Suspended, Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Failure to

December 29 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Thursday, December 29, 2016. Arrests:  On Thursday, December 29, 2016, Morrison Police arrested Aaron T. Swanson, age 39 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Swanson with Failure to Appear

January 2 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 12-30-16 at 10:15 p.m.  Milton J. Wilson, age 39 of Elgin, IL, was arrested for Improper Lane Usage, Driving Under the Influence, and Driving while License Revoked.  He was taken to the Whiteside County Jail and