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

Police Department Begins Helmet Incentive Program

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton is proud to announce the Helmet Incentive Program again this year.  This program promotes bicycle safety among our youth and is only possible through the continued partnership and support of DQ Grill & Chill owners, Ellen and Bart Smith. The Morrison Police Department’s Helmet Incentive

A.L.I.C.E. Trainings for Businesses at Odell

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton will lead “A.L.I.C.E.” training sessions for local businesses in June 2015 at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The purpose of this training is to prepare individuals to handle the threat of an Active Shooter.  The acronym A.L.I.C.E. stands for Alert,

May 27 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. 05-13-15 at 1:11 p.m.  Whiteside Deputies conducted a consensual stop at Sinnissippi Park.  Upon further investigation, Christian Gonzalez, age 29 of Texas, and William A. Lendman, age

May 15 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 15, 2015. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 05-13-15 Erin W. Beswick  19 Morrison, IL Failure to Reduce Speed (Accident) 05-14-15 James

Morrison Police Identifiy Fatal Pedestrian in Crash

On Thursday, May 21, 2015, at approximately 9:15 a.m., Morrison Police responded to E. Lincolnway (U. S. Route 30) just west of N. Sawyer Road regarding a motor vehicle and pedestrian crash.  The preliminary investigation determined that Raymond E. Printy, age 54 of Chariton, IA, was operating a semi (tractor-trailer

Morrison Police Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle/Pedestrian Crash

On Thursday, May 21, 2015, at approximately 9:15 a.m., Morrison Police responded to E. Lincolnway (U. S. Route 30) just west of N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL, regarding a motor vehicle and pedestrian crash.  The preliminary investigation determined that Raymond E. Printy, age 54 of Chariton, IA, was operating a

May 8 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 8, 2015. Arrests: On Sunday, May 10, 2015, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop at U. S. Route 30 and Carroll Road (N. IL Route 78) on a vehicle driven

May 11 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. 05-04-15 at 10:50 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies conducted an investigation in the Tampico, IL, area.  Upon further investigation, Travis C. McCann, age 32 of Tampico, was arrested

May 1 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 1, 2015. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 04-29-15 Kyle D. Baker  30 Davenport, IA No Parking Central Business District 2:30 to 6:00 a.m.

April 17 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 17, 2015. Arrests:  On Friday, April 10, 2015, at approximately 6:05 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Jeffrey A. Sullivan, age 50 of Camanche, IA, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit

April 27 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 04-21-15 at 9:52 p.m.  Whiteside Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Tampico, IL, area.  Upon further investigation,Jennifer B. Seeley-Farmer, age 42 of Deer Grove, IL, was arrested for No Tail Lights When Required, two counts

April 24 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 24, 2015. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 04-25-15 Christopher M. Brackemyer 26 Fulton, IL Failure to Reduce Speed (Accident) & Operating

April 12 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 04-10-15 at 9:05 p.m.  Steven G. Jurisch, age 22 of Clarendon Hills, IL, was stopped for speeding on Interstate 88 at milepost 26 and arrested for Speeding 88/70 MPH, as well as Operating an Uninsured Motor

April 8 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 04-02-15 at 5:00 p.m.  Levi L. Mason, age 26 of Morrison, IL, was stopped for an equipment violation in Morrison.  He was arrested for No Valid Illinois Driver’s License – Resident Longer than 45 days, and