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

September 25 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 25, 2015. Arrests:  No arrests to report.  The following Citations were issued.   Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 09-20-15 Lewis Vaughn  27 Clinton, IA Driving While License Revoked 10-02-15 Lawrence M. Scanlan 51 Lyndon,

October 12 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 10-11-15 at 9:03 p.m.  Richard M. Fonder, age 28 of Sterling, IL, was stopped in Tampico, IL, for an inoperative taillight.  He was arrested for Failure to Properly Secure Child Under 8 Years of Age and

New Sheriff’s Office Deputies Service the County

Fifteen Correctional Deputies and a dozen Patrol Deputies serve the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office.  One of their most important tasks is to serve civil papers.  Deputies also make traffic stops; assist with missing persons, rescue, accidents, deaths, and crimes; aid the public in a variety of ways.  Three relatively new

October 4 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 10/4/15 at about 11:16 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to 21602 Lincoln Road, IL Route 30, rural Sterling, IL, on the report of a vehicle crashing into a building. Investigation revealed a 2009 Ford Edge,

Illegal Marijuana Destroyed–Call Crime Stoppers

On Wednesday, September 23, 2015, Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police and the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office removed and destroyed 260 illegally-grown marijuana plants.  They were under cultivation at Big Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area in rural Prophetstown, IL. Officers acted on a tip from a deer hunter

September 28 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 09-27-15 at 11:06 p.m.  A 17-year-old Barstow, IL,  female was stopped in Albany, IL, for an Inoperative Rear Registration Light.  She was cited for No Valid Driver’s License-Graduated License Curfew Violation and given a written warning

September 18 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 18, 2015. Arrests: On Sunday, September 20, 2015, at approximately 1:49 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Brianna E. Connelly, age 22 of Morrison, IL, on S. Genesee

Morrison Police Lists City Ordinances and Open Burning

With autumn approaching, Morrison Police reminds the citizens of Morrison, IL, of the Municipal Code addressing the disposal and/or burning of yard waste.   OPEN BURNING Open burning of landscape waste is permitted with the following restrictions: between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and sunset on Tuesdays and Thursdays of

September 11 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 11, 2015. Arrests: On Thursday, September 10, 2015, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Morrison Police responded to Da Bar, 109 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, regarding a possible fight.  Upon arrival, Morrison Police learned a

Child Passenger Safety Week September 13 – 19

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White encouraged parents and caregivers to make sure that children travel in the proper car seat or booster seat as they grow.  White said as children get older, their car seat needs to be changed.  Sunday, September 13, through Saturday, September 19, 2015, marks National

September 13 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 09-05-15 at 5:45 p.m.  Sergio M. Pena, age 22 of Aurora, IL, was arrested for Speeding 104/70 MPH on Interstate 88 at milepost 32.  He was bonded on scene and released, pending a future court date.

September 4 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 4, 2015. Arrests: On Friday, September 4, 2015, at approximately 10:10 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Dalton J. Gray, age, 21 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Gray

Morrison Police Participates in Illinois’ Rail Safety Week

The State of Illinois, with support from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, Illinois Operation Lifesaver, and Illinois Truck Enforcement Association, has declared Sunday, September 13, to Saturday, September 19, 2015, “Illinois Rail Safety Week.”  This initiative is to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains. 

August 28 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 28, 2015. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 08-27-15 Jack H. Eversoll 56 Morrison, IL  Use of Cell Phone While Driving  08-28-15