October 21 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 21, 2016. Arrests:  On Thursday, October 27, 2016, at approximately 9:25 a.m., Morrison Police responded to the Whiteside County Courthouse regarding a dispute between two people leaving the Courthouse.  As a result of the

Morrison Police Nab Iowa Murder Suspect

Editor’s note:  This news release is from The Associated Press via kwqc.com. On Sunday, October 30, 2016, Morrison Police arrested 24-year-old Carlos Marlo Hernandez-Ventura on two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.  He was held in the Whiteside County Jail, Morrison[, IL]. Authorities will seek to

October 29 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 10/29/16 at about 7:59 a.m., Deputies responded to Tampico Road and Fargo Road for a motorcycle crash.  Investigation revealed Nicholas J. Smith, 29, of Tampico, IL, was driving a 2003 Buell northbound on Tampico Road,

October 14 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 14, 2016. Arrests:  On Friday, August 19, 2016, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Morrison Police were notified of a fight between juveniles occurring at the Whiteside County Fair.  Morrison Police, along with assistance from the

Morrison Police Offer Tips for Hallowe’en

This year, Trick-or-Treating within the City of Morrison has been designated for Monday, October 31, 2016; hours are 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.  The Morrison Police Department offers the following recommendations and safety tips to consider during Trick-or-Treating. Parents are urged to accompany their children.  Parents should also know their child’s

October 24 Sheriff’s Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 10-07-16 at 2:30 p.m.  Benjamin Jefferson, age 26 of Clinton, IA, was arrested at a rural Fulton, IL, address for a Carroll County Warrant.  He was remanded to the Whiteside County Jail in lieu of bond.

October 25 Sheriff’s Office Report

On Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at approximately 12:30 a.m., a citizen reported an unmarked, dark in color vehicle, with red and blue interior lights made a traffic stop on their vehicle on Route 84 near Route 30 near Fulton, IL.  It was reported to the Sheriff’s Office, a male subject

Morrison Police Investigating Burglary

The Morrison Police Department, with assistance from the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigations Unit, is investigating a burglary that occurred at Five Star Enterprises, 15649 Lincoln Road, in Morrison, IL.  It occurred between Sunday, October 9, and Monday morning, October 10, 2016.  During the burglary, unknown subjects broke through

September 28 Sheriff’s Office Report

9-27-16 at 5:00 p.m.  The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, Morrison Police Department, Morrison Community Hospital EMS, and Morrison Fire Department responded to a rural Morrison, IL, address for the report of an unresponsive male juvenile.   Morrison EMS transported the male to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.  Name

September 26 Sheriff’s Office Report

9-25-16 at 2:25 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries on W. Lincolnway and Emerson Road, rural Sterling, IL.  A vehicle driven by Samuel A. Vickery, age 20 of Plano, IL, was traveling westbound on W. Lincolnway when Samuel lost control of his vehicle, causing it

September 9 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 9, 2016. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 09-02-16  Leo L. Prushinkski NA Princeton, IL Parking by Fire Hydrant 09-02-16 Andrea Hochstatter  NA Princeton, IL

September 12 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 09-01-16 at 2:15 a.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on Moline Road near Yorktown, IL, and once they arrived, the driver was no longer present.  During the course of the investigation, it

September 12 Sheriff’s Office Accident Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 9/12/16 at about 7:34 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a three-vehicle crash on U. S. Route 30 near Carroll Road, Morrison, IL.   Investigation revealed a 2011 Kenworth semi, driven by Michael J. Wetzell,

September 7 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 9/7/16 at about 10:15 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single semi-tractor trailer crash at the intersection of W. Lincolnway and Emerson Roads. Investigation revealed a 2006 Kenworth driven by Steven T. Portner, 64,

Watch Out for “Smash and Grab” Burglary

Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi wants to alert residents and businesses to “smash and grab” burglaries taking place in the area. Characteristics of a “smash and grab” are speed and surprise.  A “smash and grab” involves smashing a barrier, usually a window in a shop or a showcase, grabbing valuables,