Editor’s note: Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald, Wellness Editor, submitted this feature to The Huffingtion Post on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. There are a dozen poignant photographs of inmates, trainers, dogs, and prison personnel. Read slowly the essays prisoners wrote to qualify for the dog-training program. “August 9, 2014, was one of
8-21-14 at 11:33 a.m. Whiteside Count Deputies arrested Matthias L. Johnson, age 32 of Rock Falls, IL, for an outstanding Whiteside County Warrant for Failure to Appear. Johnson was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, where he later posted bond. 8-21-14 at 12:31 p.m. Whiteside County Deputies were called to assist
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 22, 2014. Arrests: On Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Drew A. Hall, age 26 of Morrison,IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Rock Island County, charging Hall
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 8/28/14 at about 5:49 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a vehicle crash on Freeport and Pilgrim Roads, rural Sterling, IL. Investigation revealed a 2009 Kia driven by Jennifer M. Duncan, 32, of Milledgeville, IL,
8-16-14 at 11:38 a.m. Richard M. Chavez, age 43 of Fenton, Il, was arrested at his residence for an active Whiteside County Warrant for Obstructing a Court Order. He posted bond at the Sheriff’s office and was released. 8-16-14 at 7:00 a.m. Odin Colin, age 45 of Aurora, IL, was stopped
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 15, 2014. Arrests: No arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 08-15-14 Male Juvenile 16 Fulton, IL Parking by Fire Hydrant 08-15-14 Pat A. Friedrichs NA Sterling,
On Monday, August 20, 2014, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office assisted with a Sterling, IL, Police Department-initiated vehicle pursuit. After Stop Sticks were deployed on the roadway, the suspects were taken into custody without injury. After narrowly avoiding being run down, a Sheriff’s Deputy discharged his duty weapon at the suspect
The parking lot was crowded with cars, a variety of correctional officers, and a canine member of the force arriving for an important “announcement” at the Thomson, IL, Correctional Facility on Monday afternoon, August 18, 2014. Three well-dressed men waited outside the main door, but they neither greeted arrivals nor
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, July 18, 2014. Arrests: On Monday, August 4, 2014, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Mika R. Peregrine, age 24 of Sterling, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Peregrine
With Morrison Community Unit District #3 starting school on Monday, August 18, 2014, Morrison Police Department urges the community to drive carefully and watch for children. Children will be walking or riding bicycles to school. Vehicular traffic will increase during school hours, as well. The Morrison Police want to make
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 08/09/14 at 4:37 a.m. Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Angel D. Whaples, 38, of Silvis, IL, for D.U.I.-Alcohol on Interstate 88. Whaples was released on a Notice to Appear. 08/08/14 at 11:56 p.m. Whiteside County Sheriff
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 7/27/14 at 8:20 a.m. Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Sammy D. Williams, 32, of Sterling, IL, in the 1000 block of East Avennue, Sterling. Williams was charged with AggravaHarm. He was taken to the Whiteside County
07-18-14 at 11:11 p.m. Dustin J. Myers, age 24 of Rock Falls, IL, was arrested on Dixon Avenue near the intersection of Melvin Road for two counts of DUI, Possession of Cannabis, Less than 2.5 Grams, and Use of Cell Phone While Driving. He was processed at the Rock Falls
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Thursday, July 3, 2014. Arrests: No arrests are reported. Citations: The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 07-05-14 Breanna L. Greene 18 Clinton, IA Speeding 07-07-14 Roseanna M. Trevino 58 Morrison, IL
06-25-14 at 9:08 a.m. Alex D. Menchaca, age 29 of Clinton, IA, was stopped for speeding near Morrison, IL. Upon further investigation Menchaca was cited for speeding; arrested for DUI, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and an outstanding Whiteside County Warrant. Menchaca was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, where he