August 29 Sheriff’s Fatality Report

08-29-15 at 4:24 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies investigated the report of a single-vehicle, roll-over crash involving injuries on Illinois Route 78 about a quarter mile south of Moline Road in rural Lyndon, IL.  According to witnesses, the vehicle involved was traveling northbound on Illinois Route 78 when it left the

August 21 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 21, 2015. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 08-21-15 Joshua T. Zigler  40 Morrison, IL Nuisance 08-22-15 Andrew D. Rinker  18 Morrison,

August 22 Sheriff’s Office Fatality Report

On Saturday, August 22, 2015, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a single-vehicle traffic crash, west of Rock Falls, IL, on Prophet Road.  At approximately 9:30 a vehicle driven by 26-year-old Nicole E. Vandevelde was traveling eastbound, when her vehicle left the

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Vehicle Theft Information

08-20-15 at 6:01 a.m.  Whiteside County Deputies responded to rural Prophetstown, IL, on a report of a stolen vehicle.  The 2009 black Pontiac G8 was stolen from the closed, attached garage of the rural residence.  When Deputies arrived on scene, a yellow Kawasaki 50cc ATV was also discovered.  Deputies believe

August 14 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 14, 2015. Arrests: On Friday, August 14, 2015, at approximately 11:58 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at S. Cherry Street and E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, for several seat

August 18 Sheriff’s Office Fatality Report

On Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at about 1:53 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies responded to a three-vehicle crash on IL Route 78 and Mohawk Road, Lyndon, IL. Investigation revealed a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Johnathan R. Buell, 38, of Prophetstown, IL, was traveling southbound on Route 78 and

Chief of Police Melton Addresses Fair Parking

The City of Morrison Public Works Department posted “No Parking” signs in residential areas surrounding the Whiteside County Fairgrounds…on portions of Genesee Avenue, S. Genesee Street, Winfield Street, South Street, S. Base Street, S. Orange Street, and Andy Brands Drive.  Along with the regular permanent signs (in some areas), these

Fair Week: Obey Parking Regulations

Police Chief Brian Melton submitted the following press release on Monday, August 17, 2015.  “Today, in preparation of the Whiteside County Fair which starts tomorrow, the City of Morrison Public Works Department posted “No Parking” signs in the residential area surrounding the Whiteside County Fairgrounds.  These “No Parking” signs have

Sheriff’s Office Report August 17

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 07-09-15 at 2:20 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Sterling, IL, area.  Upon further investigation, Jacob A. Hendrix, age 21 of Sterling, was arrested for No Valid Driver’s License as well as

August 16 Prophetstown Fatality

On August 16, 2015, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, along with Fulton Fire, Fulton EMS, and Fulton Police, responded to a single-vehicle, rollover crash with serious injuries, that occurred on Holly Road near the intersection of Elston Road, rural Fulton, IL.  The vehicle, according to witnesses, was

August 7 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 7, 2015. Arrests:  On Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at approximately 1:48 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by David J. Stoudt, age 53 of Morrison, IL, in the parking

School Starts August 19–Drive Safely

With the Morrison Community Unit District starting school on Wednesday, August 19, 2015, Morrison Police Department asks the community to drive carefully and watch for children.  They will be walking and riding their bicycles to school.  Vehicular traffic will increase during school hours as well.  The Morrison Police want to

July 22 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Arrests:  On Sunday, July 26, 2015, at approximately 1:21 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Ashlyn R. Wieneke, age 23 of Morrison, IL, on N. Jackson

July 25 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 07/24/15 at 5:50 p.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a single-vehicle rollover on IL Route 84 at Ebson Road.  Wes Dauen, 57, of Albany, IL, was northbound on Route 84 when he lost control, crossing

July 2 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Thursday, July 2, 2015. Arrests: On Friday, July 3, 2015, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop at E. Park Street and S. Cherry Street on a vehicle driven by Justin A. Connelly,