Sheriff’s Office Death Notification

On Saturday, April 16, 2016, shortly after 11:00 a.m., Whiteside County Correction Officers discovered Walter E. Divers, 28 years old, unresponsive in his cell at the Whiteside County Jail.  Deputies immediately removed Divers from his cell and began performing life saving measures.  Morrison Ambulance personnel arrived, and Divers was transported

April 15 Sheriff’s Office Report

4-13-16 at 7:24 a.m.  Whiteside County Deputies were called to a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident with injuries on U. S. Route 30, just west of Riverdale Road.  When Deputies arrived on scene, it was determined a vehicle driven by Daniel W. Surdez, age 26 of Rock Falls, IL, was traveling

April 8 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 8, 2016. Arrests:  On Thursday, April 14, 2016, at approximately 8:45 p.m., Morrison Police and the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fight, involving several male juveniles outside, at Northside School.  While responding

March 31 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Thursday, March 31, 2016. Arrests:  On Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at approximately 2:20 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Cory R. Nylin, age 35 of Clinton, IA, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Nylin

March 25 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 25, 2016. Arrests:  On Sunday, March 28, 2016, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Douglas A. Alcala, age 32 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Ogle County, charging Alcala

Sheriff’s Office Reports Missing Persons Safe

On Thursday, March 31, 2016, around 1:00 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office was contacted regarding two missing persons, who had been at Big Bend Conservation Park, in rural Prophetstown, IL.  It had been reported that 21-year-old Austin Bennett, of Prophetstown, and his 13-year-old brother, of Lyndon, IL, went to the

March 18 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 18, 2016. Arrests: On Monday, March 21, 2016, at approximately 7:05 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Heather R. Wikoff, age 41 of Camanche, IA, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County charging Wikoff

March 11 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 11, 2016. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 3-11-16 Barbara J. Zigler 33 Morrison, IL No Valid Registration, Suspended Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle

March 4 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 4, 2016. Arrests: On Sunday, March 6, 2016, at approximately 5:55 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Jarrod C. Meurs, age 34 of Clinton, IA, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Meurs

Scam Targeting ComEd Accounts

Morrison, IL, Police Department would like to raise awareness on another scam that continues and is targeting ComEd customers.  This is how the scam is being attempted. Individuals are calling ComEd customers and falsely claiming their electric service will be disconnected, unless payment is made immediately. These impersonators pressure customers

March 6 Sheriff’s Office Fatality Report

On 3/5/16 at about 11:42 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on Round Grove Road and Hazel Road, rural Morrison, IL.  Investigation revealed a 2009 Chevrolet Impala, driven by Payton J. Cook, 17, of Morrison, was traveling southbound on Round Grove Road, when he lost control

February 26 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 26, 2016. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.   Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 02-27-16  Charles C. West  62 Morrison, IL Speeding 02-28-16 Male Juvenile  13 Morrison, IL Curfew 02-29-16

March 1 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 3-1-2016 at 4:12 p.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department investigated a single-vehicle accident involving a school bus.  The driver of  the school bus is Donald Eckel, 54 of Sterling, IL.  The accident occurred on Penrose

Sheriffs’ Association Sponsors Teen Institute on Substance Abuse

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association is extremely proud to once again be named as a principal sponsor for the annual Cebrin Goodman Teen Institute (CGTI) on Substance Abuse (formerly Illinois Teen Institute.)  The ISA will award scholarships to cover the cost for students to attend this exceptional, award winning program.  Participants

3-year-old dies after being hit by vehicle

3-year-old dies after being hit by vehicle at All Saints parking lot     Linda Cook Updated 2 hrs ago on Monday, February 29, 2016. UPDATE: Davenport police have released the name of the pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday in the All Saints Catholic School parking