July 7 Sheriff’s Office Report

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

June 27 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, June 27, 2014. Arrests: On Sunday, June 29, 2014, at approximately 2:33 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Chad L. Ottens, age 37 of Morrison, IL, in the 200

June 27 Sheriff’s Office Report

06-26-14 at approximately 12:30 a.m.  Deputies were called to the scene of a hit-and-run vehicle accident that occurred near the intersection of E. Route 30 and McNeil Road in Rock Falls, IL.  With assistance from the Rock Falls Police Department and the Illinois State Police, Troy L. Plemmons, 29 of

June 13 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 13, 2014. Arrests: On Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Betty J. Spangler, age 45 of Morrison, IL, in the area

County Parking Lot Resurfacing June 30

Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi announced a parking lot resurfacing project will begin on Monday, June 30, 2014, at the Whiteside County Courthouse and Sheriff’s Office.  Weather permitting, this project is expected to last four-to-five business days. The main parking lot of these facilities will be closed during the project. 

June 19 Sheriff’s Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 06-18-14 at 3:57 a.m.  Deputies were called to the scene of a train-verses-vehicle accident approximately 1/4 mile north of Cooper Road on County Line Road.  A delivery vehicle driven by Matthew J. Wisniewski, 44 of Ottawa,

June 4 Sheriff’s Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 6/1/14 at 10:32 a.m.  Pamela H. Martinez-Harris, 27, of Sterling, IL, was arrested for Driving While License Revoked, following a stop on 1st Avenue in Rock Falls, IL.  Martinez-Harris was released on a Notice to Appear.

June 3 Sheriff’s Office Report

On June 3, 2014, Whiteside County Detectives arrested Troy J. Morgan, 32, of Sterling, IL, at his residence on a Whiteside County Warrant.  The warrant was issued for Application to increase bond–$75,000 dollars 10% applied.  Morgan was currently out on bond for a pending Possession of Stolen Property case in

May 23 Sheriff’s Office Accident Report

On 05-23-14 at approximately 10:26 a.m. Deputies responded to a two-vehicle traffic accident at the intersection of Luther and Fargo Roads. Through the investigation, it was determined that an eastbound vehicle driven by Robert L. Unterzuber, 86, and his passenger Marilyn K. Unterzuber, 84, both of Rock Falls, IL, failed

May 16 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, May 16, 2014. Arrests:On Sunday, May 18, 2014, at approximately 12:45 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Mitchell L. Dolieslager, age 32 of Morrison, IL.  The traffic stop occurred

May 9 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 9, 2014. Arrests: On Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Morrison Police received a complaint of two suspicious persons in a field along Sawyer Road, within the City limits of Morrison, IL. 

Police Department Helmet Incentive Program

Third graders attended the annual Bicycle Safety Program Friday, May 16, 2:00 p.m., at Southside School, 100 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL.  Friends of the Parks, Morrison Police, and Morrison Rotary donated a bicycle helmet to each student at the end of the presentation.  Morrison, IL, Police Chief Brian Melton is

May 12 Sheriff’s Report

5-05-14 at 9:46 p.m.  A private citizen reported a possibly impaired driver and Tyler J. Oleson, age 29 of Prophetstown, IL, was arrested by Deputies for DUI-Intoxicating Compounds following a traffic stop in Prophetstown.  Prophetstown Police cited him for Inoperable Rear Registration Light.  Prophetstown Police and R & K Towing

Morrison Police Report May 2

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, May 2, 2014. Arrests: On Saturday, May 3, 2014, at approximately 1:50 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Daniel J. McKenzie, age 51 of Fulton, IL, in the 200

April 20 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 4/16/14 at 1:00 a.m.  Justin L. Reyes, 28, of Rock Falls, IL, was arrested at the Rock Falls Police Department for a Whiteside County warrant–Civil Order of Commitment.  He posted bond. 4/19/14 at 8:52 p.m.  During