Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, July 5, 2013. The following Arrest is reported. On Thursday, July 18, 2013, Morrison Police were called to the Morrison High School regarding two male juveniles trespassing inside the building. Morrison Police responded and, as
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At approximately 3:10 a.m., Logan K. Williamson died at the University of Iowa Hospital as a result of his injuries. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the matter continues.
At approximately 3:10 a.m., Thursday, July 18, 2013, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a single-vehicle accident on Chase Road, Fulton, IL. Law enforcement personnel arrived on scene and located a wrecked motorcycle, which, after investigation, was determined to have been traveling southbound on Chase Road approximately 1/4
07-15-13 at 1:05 p.m. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle roll-over crash with multiple injuries on Interstate 88 at milemarker 29, rural Lyndon., IL. Upon arrival, Deputies spoke with the driver, Colton C. Elliot, age 23 of Bountiful, UT, who stated he fell asleep and lost control
Editor’s note: this report was filed by Jeff Whitten on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, for KWQC TV-6 News. “The Illinois State Police say that two juveniles have been arrested in Prophetstown, IL, in connection with the [Monday,] July 15, 2013, fire that destroyed several buildings in the Prophetstown Business District.”
07-06-13 at 3:00 p.m. Robin B. Norburg, age 23 of Sterling, IL, was stopped on U. S. Route 30 near Fulton, IL, for speeding. She was arrested for Speeding 70/55 MPH and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle. Her Illinois Driver’s License was posted as bond. 07-06-13 at 10:09 a.m. Donald
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, June 28, 2013. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. 06-29-13 Minor Female No Valid Driver’s License – Curfew (Graduated Driver’s License) 06-29-13 James S. LaShelle Fulton, IL Ordinance – Indecent Behavior 07-04-13
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, June 28, 2013. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 06-29-13 Minor Female 16 Morrison, IL No Valid Driver’s License – Curfew (Graduated Driver’s License) 06-29-13 James
07-05-13 at 3:36 p.m. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office received a citizen’s report of a deceased body found in the Rock River between Erie and Hillsdale, IL. Deputies, along with Prophetstown and Erie Fire Department, recovered the body, which was turned over to Whiteside County Coroner Joe McDonald. At this
The Whiteside County Torch Run for Special Olympics was held Wednesday, June 12, 2013, beginning at 1:00 p.m., at the Illinois State Police District 1 Headquarters, 3107 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL. Participants from several local law enforcement agencies ran westbound on Lynn Boulevard for approximately 4.2 miles, ending at Self
Patrick Hoey’s photograph of June 15, 2011, shows Whiteside County Sheriff’s personnel who competed in a unique fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois. Left-to-right, they are, front row: Lieutenant Andy Henson and Dispatcher Lisa Bartels; back row: John Trancoso, his daughter, and son, Dakota; Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi; Chief Deputy Tim Cain;
During the 7:00 p.m. teleconference on Monday, February 4, 2013, the Village of Thomson, IL, Board members received encouraging information from Cathi Litcher, Site Coordinator for the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP.) Thomson Correctional Facility was purchased by the Federal Government December 12, 2012. It remains unopened, because
Saturday, December 1, 2012, begins the 25 mile per hour City speed limit. Don’t start the holiday season with a ticket.
The Odell Public Library donated scores of paperback books to the Whiteside County Jail. Stephanie Vavra sorted them for appropriate content, per instructions from Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi. She delivered them on Friday, November 30, 2012, to the Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Chery Street, Morrison, IL. Lieutenant Tim Erickson, left,
It was unnerving to use the term “registered sex offenders” and “Trick-or-Treaters” in the same sentence, when I interviewed Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. I asked him about the fourth annual “Operation Safe Halloween” program to be held on Wednesday, October 31. From 4:30 to