January 16 Morrison Police Report

Morrison, IL, Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 16, 2015. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 01-16-15 Ginger K. Pritchard  40 Morrison, IL 24 Hour Parking (Ordinance) 01-16-15 Juan

December 26 Morrison Police Report

Morrison, IL, Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 26, 2014. Arrests: On Thursday, January 1, 2015, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by Everett D. Hughes, age 67 of Morrison, IL, on Park

Sterling, IL, Driver Fatality

On 1/15/15 at about 1:26 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on Moline Road about two-tenths of a mile west of Troy Road, rural Sterling, IL. Investigation revealed a vehicle was traveling westbound on Moline Road and the driver failed to negotiate a curve.  The vehicle

Morrison Police Continue to Investigate Theft

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports that Morrison Police continue its investigation of a stolen historical artifact from Morrison’s Heritage Museum.  The Department is seeking the Community’s help. In November 2014, Morrison’s Heritage Museum reported the theft of an anvil from the front of the museum at 202 E. Lincolnway,

January 5 Sheriff’s Office Report

12-24-14 at 6:30 p.m.  In the parking lot of Casey’s located on W. Lincolnway in Sterling, IL, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Sarah M. Vancil, age 29 of Sterling, on an active Whiteside County warrant for Failing to Appear on a Contempt of Court Charge.  Vancil was transported to the

December 19 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 19, 2014. Arrests: On Sunday, December 21, 2014, Morrison Police received a complaint of an Order of Protection violation.  The protected person is a 16-year-old female juvenile of Morrison, IL.  As a result of

December 22 Sheriff’s Office Report

12-10-14 at 7:30 a.m.  Sharrae L. Howard, age 34 of Sterling, IL, was arrested in Rock Falls, IL, on a Lee County Warrant for Contempt.  She was able to post bond on the offense and released pending a future court appearance. 12-11-14 at 8:46 a.m.  Tabatha A. Robbins-Melton, age 26

December 12 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 12, 2014. Arrests: On Friday, December 12, 2014, at approximately 1:10 a.m., Morrison Police responded to 115 W. Main Street, outside of KJ’s Bar & Grill, Morrison, IL, regarding a fight.  During the investigation,

December 5 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 5, 2014. Arrests:  None. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-21-14 Jacob H. Wiebenga  21 Morrison, IL Failure to Reduce Speed / Accident 12-07-14 John J. Gillen 

December 10 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 12/09/14 11:03 p.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Benjamin Gary Sandrock, 38, of Lyndon, IL, on Prophet and Bottom Roads for D.U.I. – Alcohol, Leaving Scene of Property Damage Crash, and Failure to Reduce Speed to

Sheriff’s Office Death Report

On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, Whiteside County Deputies along with Whiteside County Coroner Joe McDonald responded to a residence in rural Sterling, IL. Deputies and the Coroner are currently investigating the self-inflicted death of Logan Crow, 20, who was found unresponsive inside the residence.

November 24 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, November 24, 2014. Arrests:  None. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 11-25-14  Robert J. McCue 69 Sterling, IL Parking – Central Business District – 2:30 to 6:00 a.m.

Sheriff’s Office Fatality Report

On Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at approximately 3:02 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a wooded area just north of Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL, for a report of a possible deceased subject. Upon arrival, Deputies found a deceased older female lying in the snow.  Janet Sims, 65, of

November 7th Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 7, 2014. Arrests:  On Saturday, November 8, 2014, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Morrison Police responded to the area of E. Morris Street and the Odell Public Library, regarding a possible assault that had occurred.