Enroll in Citizen Alert Notification System

Morrison, IL, Chief of Police Brian Melton stated, “Your safety is our priority.  That’s why the City of Morrison wants to make sure you know about emergencies and incidents as they happen.  By opting into the City of Morrison Citizen Alert Notification System, you’ll be informed before, during, and after

July 15 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 07-16-15 Jessica L. Moore  30 Mt. Carroll, IL  Speeding 07-16-15 Female Juvenile  17 Clinton,

July 9 Sheriff’s Office Report

The public is reminded that these are merely charges, and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 07-08-15 at 4:35 p.m.  Dennis J. Bruins, Junior, age 31 of Morrison, IL, was stopped by Deputies following a citizen report of littering on U. S. Route

June 26 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 26, 2015. Arrests:  On Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at approximately 1:10 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Terry Denning, age 49 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by the Whiteside County 14th Judicial

Message to Motorists–Don’t Drive Impaired

Driving deaths are more numerous over the 4th of July weekend than on New Year’s Eve. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White reminds motorists who are celebrating the Country’s independence to drive safely–by not driving impaired this Fourth of July holiday weekend.   “Drunk and drugged driving results in death

June 19 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 19, 2015. No Arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 06-19-15 Male Juvenile  17 Shannon, IL Public Fighting (Ordinance) 06-25-15 Anna R. Morrison 22 Clinton,

June 26 Sheriff’s Office Report

The public is reminded that these are merely charges, and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 06-25-15 at 10:45 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single vehicle roll-over crash involving a semi tractor-trailer on I-88 at milemarker 22, with no occupant injuries. 

June 25 Sheriff’s Office Report

The public is reminded that these are merely charges, and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 06-11-15 at 9:11 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Galt Road near the U. S. Route 30 intersection.  During the investigation of the stop,

Correctional Officers Job Fair July 7

As the AUSP Thomson, IL, correctional facility prepares for full operation, new staff positions must be filled.  An upcoming opportunity exists to investigate the position of Correctional Officer. The Federal Bureau of Prisons will host a Job Fair on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, to inform the public about the position

June 12 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 12, 2015. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 06-12-15 David J. Stoudt  52 Sterling, IL Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Ordinance) 06-17-15 Jeffery

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office HMMWV

This imposing automobile is far from a family–or sport–vehicle, but it has a definite street presence.  The HMMWV, or “Humvee,” is property of the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office.  It was given to the County by the Federal Government three years ago at no cost, part of Law Enforcement surplus.  The

A.L.I.C.E. Responses to Violent Intruders

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton conducted A.L.I.C.E. Training Institute sessions for local businesses, on Tuesday, June 9, and Friday, June 12, 2015, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Free, one-hour trainings were designed to prepare individuals to handle the threat of an Active Shooter/Violent Intruder. A.L.I.C.E. stands

May 29 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 29, 2015. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 05-30-15 Dylan L. Smith  24 Sterling, IL Operating Uninsured Vehicle 06-01-15 Josh Zigler  40

June 8 Sheriff’s Office Report

The public is reminded that these are merely charges, and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 06-01-15 at 7:31 p.m.  Ruben Morales, Jr., age 37 of Elgin, IL, was stopped by Deputies on I-88 at milemarker 17 for speeding.  He was arrested for

May 31 Sheriff’s Office Report

May 31, 2015, at 1:30 p.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision with injuries, at the intersection of Perkins Road and Mill Road, rural Prophetstown, IL.  A northbound Dodge Grand Caravan driven by Cheryl A. Flam, age 68 of Prophetstown, failed to yield to the right of