December 11 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 12/9/15 in the early morning hours, Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Christian D. Nieto, age 18 of Sterling, IL, and Steven Armoska, age 20 of Sterling, after Deputies investigated a reported armed robbery that took

December 3 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Thursday, December 3, 2015. Arrests: On Friday, December 4, 2015, at approximately 8:10 p.m., Morrison Police responded to the area of 520 and 522 E. High Street, Morrison, IL, regarding a neighborhood dispute and possible Battery. 

November 25 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.   Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-25-15 Stephanie J. Milnes  35 Morrison, IL Disobeyed Stop Sign 11-26-15 Levi S. Harris  24 Morrison,

Cyber Monday Shopping with U. S. Marshals

Online auctions are being encouraged by the U. S. Marshals Service as a feature of holiday shopping.  On Friday, November 28, 2015, Marshals urged shoppers to look for bargains on its website, specifically property seized in two, major, criminal investigations. There are 390 lots, including 150 belt buckles, from Rita

November 13 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 13, 2015. Arrests: On Friday, November 20, 2015, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Morrison Police responded to Sullivan’s Food for a complaint of Retail Theft.  As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested Georgia

November 23 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 11-08-15 at 4:15 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies were called to investigate a domestic issue in Rock Falls, IL.  Upon further investigation, Ryan J. Silva age 25 of Sterling, IL, was arrested for Aggravated Domestic Battery-Strangulation as

November 6 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 6, 2015. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.   Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-06-15 Lauren L. Gilbert  25 Morrison, IL Speeding 11-06-15 Allen J. Sykora  52 Morrison, IL  Operating

November 7 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 10-14-15 at 8:30 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies arrived at a residence in rural Sterling, IL.  Upon further investigation, Jeremiah H. Kramer, age 36 of Sterling, was arrested for an outstanding Whiteside County warrant for Failure to

October 30 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 30, 2015. Arrests: On Monday, November 2, 2015 at approximately 11:48 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Bridgette Alvarez, age 18 of Loves Park, IL, at S. Madison

November 4 Sheriff’s Office Fatality Reports

11-03-15 at 1:50 a.m.  Whiteside County Deputies were assisting Erie Police Department looking for a missing subject named Thomas A. Dale, age 73 of Erie, IL.  While looking for Thomas, Deputies located his vehicle parked at the Erie Boat Ramp and initiated a search for him at that time.  Once

October 22 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Thursday, October 22, 2015. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.   Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 10-21-15 Kelly A. Veltrop 38 Morrison, IL Disobeyed Stop Sign 10-21-15 Dominic Koester  25 Rock Falls,

October 15 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Thursday, October 15, 2015. Arrests: On Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at approximately 12:35 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Ryan W. Belcher, age 29 of Morrison, IL, charging Belcher with Harassment through Electronic Communications.  This arrest was the

October 19 Sheriff’s Office Fatality Report

On Monday, October 19, 2015, at approximately 11:25 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies and Whiteside County Coroner’s Office responded to a residence in rural Rock Falls, IL.  The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Whiteside County Coroner’s Office are conducting investigation of the death of Donald E. Hughes, 58 of Rock

Vote Daily for Deputy Rollie Elder and K9 Nicom

“On Friday, October 16, 2015, we…entered our Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Rollie Elder[, left,] and his K9, “Nicom,” in Aftermath Services’ K9 contest, to win $5000,” wrote Nancy Riggen.  The department encourages residents in area communities to help amass votes.  The winner will be determined Tuesday, November, 3, 2015.

October 9 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 9, 2015. Arrests: On September 19, 2015, at approximately 11:45 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Lewis Vaughn, age 37 of Chicago, IL, in the area of 651