November 24 Sheriff’s Office Report

11-22-14 at 2:46 p.m.  Justin M. Booker, age 22 of Rock Island, IL, was arrested for Unlawful Use of Electronic Device and Operating an Vehicle with Expired Registration (5/2014.)  His Driver’s License was posted as bond. 11-22-14 at 2:20 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop for Improper Display of

Review Snow Removal and Parking Ordinances

Morrison Police would like to remind the public of a few Ordinances of the City of Morrison’s Municipal Code related to snow removal and parking during winter months. SIDEWALKS – It is a violation for any person or business to obstruct sidewalks in any manner or with any material, including

November 16 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 11/14/14 9:45 a.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Colton J. Zigler, 19, of Sterling, IL, in the 2100 block of Reno Road, Sterling, on a Whiteside County warrant for Leaving the Scene of an Accident with

November 7 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. 

November 10 Sheriff’s Office Report

11-07-14 at 7:40 p.m.  Matthew Songaila, age 21 of Naperville, IL, was stopped outside Morrison, IL, on U. S. Route 30 for no front registration plate.  Songaila was arrested for Operating with Expired Registration and No Front Registration Plate.  His Driver’s License was posted as bond. 11-07-14 at 10:04 p.m. 

October 31 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 31, 2014. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 10-31-14 Virgil L. Bush  73 Morrison, IL Disobeyed Traffic Control Device (Ordinance) 10-31-14 Nathan

October 10 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 10, 2014. Arrests:  none The following Citations were issued.          Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 10-14-14 Rachel E. Mohr  22 Lexington, IL Speeding 10-19-14 Sandra G. Uribe  40 Wheaton, IL Speeding 10-21-14

Two Erie Students Perish in Crash

Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single vehicle roll-over crash on Sand Road north of Cordova Road, rural Erie, on Saturday, October 25, 2014.  The vehicle was originally traveling southbound on Sand Road when it was apparent the driver lost control.  After losing control, the vehicle slid into a bridge

September 26 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 26, 2014. Arrests: On Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Morrison Police responded to Windsor Manor Assisted Living for a disturbance.  As a result of the investigation into the disturbance, Morrison Police

September 12 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 12, 2014. Arrests: On Tuesday, September 16, at approximately 2:05 p.m., Morrison Police were requested to assist the Morrison Community Hospital Emergency Medical Services (ambulance) at 631 E. Lincolnway, Apt. A, Morrison, IL, regarding

Car Burns in Thomson, IL

Editor’s note:  Dr. Art Donart of Thomson, IL, submitted this article and photos. At approximately 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, Thomson Police and three units of the Thomson Fire Department responded to a car burning on IL Route 84 at the south edge of Your Estates in Thomson. 

September 15 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 9/16/14 at 6:57 a.m.  A traffic stop on Locust and 25th Streets, Sterling, IL, resulted in the arrest of Crystal Y. Parks, 37, of Sterling, for Driving While License Suspended. She was released with a Notice

August 29 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 29, 2014. Arrests: On Monday, September 8, 2014, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Morrison Police were called to assist with a patient at Morrison Community Hospital.  While assisting hospital staff, Morrison Police arrested Amanda L.

Morrison Police Participate in 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 14, to Saturday, September 20, 2014, “Illinois Rail Safety Week.”  The designation is to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains.

September 6 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 8/28/14 at 11:46 a.m.   Kaleb M. Gibbons, 18, of Sterling, IL, was arrested in the 900 block of West Avenue for resisting/obstructing a police officer.  He was taken to the Whiteside County Jail. 9/2/14 at