February 26 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 2-25-16 at 11:20 p.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Devin M. Kochevar, 21 of Rock Falls, IL, for Criminal Trespass to Property, Unlawful Use of Weapons, and Mob Action following an incident in rural Rock Falls. 

February 19 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 19, 2016. Arrests:  None. The following Citations were issued.   Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 02-18-16  Cheryl D. Mills  58 Morrison, IL Disobeyed Stop Sign 02-22-16 Thomas D. Blair  54 Sterling, IL Driving While

February 22 Sheriff’s Office Report

2/12/16 at 1:39 a.m.  Amanda E. McDonald, 23, of Sterling, IL, was arrested following the investigation of a single-vehicle crash on Moline and Yorktown Roads.  She was charged with DUI-Alcohol, DUI-BAC greater than .08, and Improper Lane Usage.  She was released with a Notice to Appear in court. 2/5/16 at

February 5 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, February 5, 2016. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.   Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 02-09-16  Female Juvenile  17 Morrison, IL Improper Lane Usage 02-13-16 Jennifer J. Thorndike  26 Morrison, IL

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Fatality Report

On 2-14-16 at 12:12 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies were called to the scene of a two-vehicle accident with multiple injuries, on Illinois Route 84 a half mile north of Covell Road.   When Deputies arrived on scene, it was determined a tan Buick LaSabre driven by Brendan R. Hofman, age 29

Morrison Police Now Patrol Union Grove Township

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reported on new traffic control legislation, passed Monday, February 8, 2016, by the Morrison, IL, City Council. “Pursuant to an agreement between Union Grove Township and the City of Morrison, Morrison Police Department is now patrolling portions of Prairie Center Road and Henry Road,

Sheriff’s Association Announces Scholarships

The Illinois Sheriff’s Association announces that it will be awarding over $53,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois, to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2016-2017 academic year.  The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books, and fees only.  The student must be enrolled full

January 22 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 22, 2016. Arrests: On Friday, January 22, 2016, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Tyler R. Engelkins, age 28 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Engelkins

Morrison Police Identify Train vs. Pedestrian Fatality

On Sunday, January 31, 2016, at approximately 2:54 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Communications Center received a call from Union Pacific Railway, of an incident involving a pedestrian and their train, in an area just east of the Cherry Street railroad crossing in Morrison, IL.  A Union Pacific Railway train

January 4 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, January 4, 2015. Arrests:  None. The following Citations were issued.   Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 01-05-16  John E. Lindskog  77 Prophetstown, IL Improper Use of Electronic Device 01-06-16 Arnie Drolema  70 Morrison, IL Nuisance

December 18 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 18, 2015. Arrests: On Monday, December 7, 2015, at approximately 8:10 a.m., Morrison Police responded to the Morrison High School regarding a fight between students.  As the result of an investigation conducted since the

December 28 Sheriff’s Office Report

On 12/27/15 at about 7:19 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies investigated a two-vehicle crash on IL RT 30 and White Oaks Road, rural Sterling, IL. Investigation revealed a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by Vernetta S. Haywood, 23, of Clinton, IA, was traveling westbound on U. S. Route 30, when she left

Missing/Endangered Public Alert for Charles N. Schoaf

On Monday, December 28, 2015, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Charles N. Schoaf, of 411 E. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, was reported “Missing” by his family.  Shoaf was last seen by his family in the evening of Saturday, December 26, 2015.  Charles (a.k.a. Chuck) is 70 years old, with brown/gray hair,

December 11 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 11, 2015. Arrests: On Friday, December 11, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., Morrison Police along with K-9 Units from the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Sterling Police, and Dixon Police assisted the

December 15 Sheriff’s Office Report

!2-14-15 at 7:57 p.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident at McCue Road, south of Science Ridge Road in rural Sterling, IL.  Upon investigation, a 2003 Ford F250, being driven by Daniel M. Miller, 28 of Sterling, was traveling south on McCue Road, when Miller crossed the