September 2 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 2, 2016. Arrests:  On Sunday, September 4, 2016, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Morrison Police responded to a call of a motor vehicle crash, in the area of 444 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL.  Upon

Morrison Police Participates in Rail Safety Week

The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police has asked that the Governor of the State of Illinois declare Sunday, September 11, through Saturday, September 17, 2016, as Illinois Rail Safety Week, in order to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains. On Tuesday, May 24, Governor Bruce

August 26 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 26, 2016. Arrests:  On Thursday, September 1, 2016, Eddie L. Douglas, Jr., age 19 of Rock Falls, IL, was arrested by a Whiteside County Deputy Sheriff, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside

August 29 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 08-29-16 at 3:10 a.m.  Joshua F. Judd, age 29 of McCausland, IA, was stopped in Fulton, IL, for an equipmentviolation.  He subsequently was arrested for No Valid Driver’s License and Illegal Transportation of Alcohol.  Judd was

August 19 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 19, 2016. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 08-17-16  Linda Barsema   NA Morrison, IL Parking by Fire Hydrant  08-19-16 Kacy L. Reeser   32 Sterling, IL

July 29 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, July 29, 2016. Arrests: On Friday, August 5, 2016, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Britt R. Spangler, age 46 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County Circuit Court,

Crime Stoppers Draw-Down Raffle

Whiteside County Sheriff Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi reported funding for Crime Stoppers has been slowly dwindling over the past few years.  “Even though we are not at a crisis level yet, we definitely don’t want to be.  The Crime Stoppers Board [members] have been debating ways to raise some funds.  We

August 14 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 7-29-16 at 10:08 p.m.  BrynR. White, age 32 of Dolton, IL, was arrested for speeding 83/55,OperatingUninsured Vehicle, Driving While License Suspended, State Civil CitationforPossession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Whiteside County Warrant forFailing to Appearon the charge

August 7 Sherif’s Office Fatality Report

On Saturday August 6, 2016, at about 2:12 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover accident on IL Route 40, just south of Yates Road.  The driver of the vehicle, 18-year-old Hannah L. Zinke of Rock Falls, IL, was northbound on IL Route 40, about a half

Pokémon Go…But Go Safely!

The Morrison Police Department provided the following reminders to our community and especially those playing the Pokémon Go app. Safety Tips Plan and prepare your stops before starting.Be respectful of private property.Be alert to your surroundings.Be careful, especially at night.While operating your mobile electronic device, do not walk, run, or

July 18 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, July 18, 2016. Arrests:  On Sunday, July 24, 2016, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a domestic dispute at 518 E. Wall Street in Morrison, IL.  As a result of the investigation, Lynette

Families Encouraged to Follow Bicycle Rules of the Road

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and Chicago Police Department Superintendent Eddie Johnson encouraged children and adults to practice safe bike riding, by wearing a helmet and following the Bicycle Rules of the Road, during a bike rodeo and helmet giveaway. “My office is pleased to work with the Chicago

July 22 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 7-2-16 at 12:51 a.m.  Whiteside County Deputies responded to an underage drinking party 30607 Plautz Road in Rock Falls, IL.  Upon further investigation, Braydon J. Delgado, age 18 of Sterling, IL, was arrested for Unlawful Possession

June 27 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, June 27, 2016. Arrests:  On Monday, June 27, 2016, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to French Creek Park in Morrison, IL, regarding suspicious persons at the park.  As a result of the investigation,

June 17 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 17, 2016. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 06-17-16  Haley M. Houseback   20 Atkinson, IL Disobeying Traffic Control Device  06-18-16 Rosemary J. Monroe   60 Morrison,