February 28 Sheriff’s Report

Charges below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 2/28/14 at 1:50 a.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Lakin S. Meyers, 21, of Woosung, IL, for Driving Under the influence-Alcohol, Driving Under the Influence-BAC greater than .08, and Improper Lane Usage, following a report of a

Two Arrested After Response to Credit Union Alarm

On Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at approximately 1:29 a.m., Morrison Police responded to an alarm at the Morrison Community Federal Credit Union, 204 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Upon arrival, Morrison Police noticed the alarms remained activated, and a forced entry was made.  It was later determined that nothing was

March 2 Sheriff’s Report

03-02-14 at 11:50 a.m.  Alyssa J. DeLong, age 23 of Dixon, IL, was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Moline Road just east of Yorktown, IL.  She was traveling eastbound, when she lost control of her vehicle on the partially snow-covered roadway.  The vehicle entered the south ditch where it

February 21 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, February 21, 2014. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 02-21-14 Jamie S. Steele 43 Fulton, IL Improper Lane Usage – Accident 02-24-14 Diane N. Petryka 38

Final Suspect Arrested in Texas

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of the fourth suspect in a Home Invasion in rural Rock Falls, IL, which occurred on Thursday, January 23, 2014, in the early morning hours.  On Monday, February 24, at approximately 5;00 p.m., Austin, TX, Police Department arrested Dominique A. DeJesus on a

February 25 Sheriff’s Report

02-19-14 at 4:50 p.m.  Jeff M. English, age 57 of Clinton, IA, was stopped for speeding on U. S. Route 30 near IL Route 136, Fulton, IL.  Jeff was arrested for No Valid Driver’s License as well as Speeding 69/55 MPH.  He was bonded on scene and released pending a

February 14 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, February 14, 2014. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 02-16-14 Pamela F. VanZuiden 64 Camanche, IA Ordinance – Parking on Crosswalk 02-18-14 Brent Fischbach 40 Morrison,

Illinois Sheriff’s Association Scholarships

The Illinois Sheriff’s Association announces it will award over $53,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois, to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2014-2015 academic year.  The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books, and fees only.  Students must be enrolled full-time at a certified

February 7 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, February 7, 2014. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 02-04-14 Raul V. Velazco 30 Morrison, IL No Valid Driver’s License & Operating Uninsured Vehicle 02-09-14 Jeffrey

February 18 Sheriff’s Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 2/18/14 at about 6:05 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a vehicle vs bicyclist crash at 6th Avenue and 28th Street, Sterling, IL.  Investigation revealed David A. Vargas, 56, of Sterling, was riding his bike

February 14 Sheriff’s Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 02/13/14 at 9:50 p.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Jackie G. Ferguson, 36, of Tampico, IL, on a Whiteside County warrant for Armed Robbery/Armed with Firearm.  Ferguson was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, where he

Whiteside County Weather Spotters Class

It is hard to believe, given the recent weather we have been experiencing, that the start of the severe weather season is fast approaching.  We will once again be inviting the National Weather Service to host a Weather Spotters Training class for residents of Whiteside County.  There will be two

Arrest of Jordan Woosley

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Jordan Woosley, 22 years old of Sterling, IL, on a Whiteside County Warrant for Home Invasion.  Woosley was arrested in Denton, TX, by the Denton Police Department, on Saturday, February 8, 2014, just before midnight.  Woosley was taken into custody after the

January 31 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, January 31, 2014. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 02-04-14 Betty J. Spangler 45 Morrison, IL Ordinance – 24 Hour Parking & Nuisance – Vehicles 02-04-14

Two of Three Arrests Made in Home Invasion

The Whiteside County Sheriff announces an investigation into a January 23, 2014, rural Rock Falls, IL, Home Invasion has resulted in twoarrests.  On Tuesday, February 4, 2014, Whiteside County Deputies arrested 20-year-old Dalton Chattic of Fulton, IL, charging him with Home Invasion.  Chattic is currently being held at the Whiteside County