Concealed Carry Application Process

Illinois Legislators passed the Firearm Concealed Carry Act 98-63, on July 9, 2013,  This decal has begun to appear on the entrances of Morrison, IL, buildings.  The Act requires that signs, stating that the carrying of firearms is prohibited, shall be clearly and conspicuously posted at the entrance of a

February 2 Sheriff’s Report

01-29-14 at 2:15 a.m.  Heather R. Wikoff, age 39 of Morrison, IL, was stopped for no front registration plate on Jackson Street at US-30 in Morrison.  Upon further investigation Wikoff was cited for No Front License Plate and also arrested for DUI; she was transported to the Whiteside County Jail. 

January 24 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, January 24, 2014. The following Arrest is reported. On Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at approximately 11:40 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Dana L. Pettenger, age 35 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to a Mittimus – Rule to

$500,000 Warrant for Dominque deJesus

In the early morning hours of Thursday, January 23, 2014, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office investigated a home invasion in rural Rock Falls, IL, in which a weapon was involved.  During the investigation some evidence–which will not be mentioned–was recovered.  Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the State of Illinois,

January 10 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 10, 2014. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 01-09-14 Michael W. Ingram 28 Mount Carroll, IL No Valid Registration & Operating Uninsured Vehicle 01-11-14 Noel R. Fullington, Jr. 42

January 24 Sheriff’s Report

01-22-14 at 11:29 p.m.  Deputies responded to an accident on Garden Plain Road west of Frog Pond Road.  Jose F. Perez, age 45 of Clinton, IA, was traveling westbound when his vehicle slid out of control and crashed into a snow bank, causing the vehicle to roll onto its driver’s

Boy-12 on Parole; Boy-16 Continues Monitoring

After six months and for the last time, Boy-12 walked out of Courtroom 108 at the Sterling, IL, branch of the Whiteside County Courthouse, on Tuesday, January 21, 2014.  He left as an admitted arsonist, having plead guilty to starting a calamitous Main Street fire on Monday, July 15, 2013,

January 20 Sheriff’s Report

01-09-14 at 10:20 a.m.  Thomas V. Keller, age 19 of Prophetstown, IL, was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis following a traffic stop in Sterling, IL.  He was processed and released with a Notice to Appear. 01-13-14 at 5:55 p.m.  Jesse I. Stout, age

January 14 Sheriff’s Report

01/02/14 at 6:43 p.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Anthony R. Bushnell, 25 of Rock Falls, IL, for DUI, Unlawful Use of Weapon, and Improper Land Usage following a traffic stop on Route 30 at Riverdale Road.  Also arrested was Kyle R. Sisson, 20 of Prophetstown, IL, for Illegal Transportation

December 20 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, December 20, 2013. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 12-30-13 Donald P. Wentland 50 Lincoln, NE Failure to Reduce Speed/Accident 12-31-13 Travis A. Schipper 20 Morrison,

Illinois Concealed Carry Signage Available

Pursuant to the new Firearm Concealed Carry Act, owners of any statutorily prohibited area or private property, excluding residences, where the owner prohibits the carrying of firearms must clearly and conspicuously post the Illinois State Police (ISP) approved sign at the entrance of the building, premises, or real property. Please

January 2 Sheriff’s Report

01/01/14 at 9:21 p.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies investigated a one-vehicle accident on Interstate 88 at the 37 mile marker.  A vehicle driven by Shannon M.Townsend, 29, of Davenport, IA, was westbound on I 88, when she lost control on the snow-covered roadway and a struck a guardrail.  Townsend was

December 26 Sheriff’s Report

12-20-13 at 8:05 a.m.  David L. Laughlin, age 45 of Albany, IL, was cited for Driving Too Fast for Conditions and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle following the investigation of a traffic crash on IL Route 84 near Ebson Road, rural Fulton, IL.  Laughlin was traveling northbound on IL Route

January 1 State Traffic Law Changes

Secretary of State Jesse White announces two new traffic safety laws which will take effect Wednesday, January 1, 2014.  These pieces of legislation include measures that strengthen the State’s heralded Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program, as well as further restrict the issuance of Court Supervision.      Kelsey’s Law Public Act

December 6 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 6, 2013. The following Arrest is reported. On Sunday, December 15, 2013, at approximately 1:55 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Wayne P. Schroeder, age 57 of Morrison,