March 17 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrest was made since Friday, March 17, 2023. Arrests: On Saturday, March 18, 2023, Morrison Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. As a result of the traffic stop Police arrested William Gruel, age 27 of Morrison, on a valid

St. Patrick’s Day DUI Enforcement Results

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office announced that it made zero Driving Under the Influence Arrests and issued  zero seat belt Citations, during the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period. Deputies issued three Citations for Speeding.  They made a total of 12 traffic stops. “We strongly enforce traffic laws for one reason–to

Trooper’s Actions “Justified and Lawful”

On Monday, March 20, 2023, Whiteside County State’s Attorney Costello released this detailed statement about the death of Aaron Linke, on October 21, 2022. I, Whiteside County State’s Attorney Terry A. Costello, have completed my review of the investigation of the incident, which occurred during the serving of a search

March 25 Have Cocoa with Sheriff Booker

Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker invites the public to join him in a cup of chocolatey cocoa, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Meet at his office, inside the Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The time is 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.

March 10 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, March 10, 2023. Arrests: On Monday, March 13, 2023, the Morrison Police Department was notified of a stolen vehicle out of Lee County. At approximately 9:21 p.m. the vehicle was observed traveling eastbound in the 700 block of Lincolnway, Morrison,

March 3 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, March 3, 2023. Arrests: On Sunday, March 5, at approximately 7:41 p.m., Morrison Police Department responded to an assault, at 630 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Avitar Torrez, age 35,

February Sheriff’s Office Report

For the month of February 2023, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activities. Deputies patrolled 9010 miles. They handled 1050 calls for service.Traffic Citations issued- 127Written Warnings issued- 125Controlled Substance Arrest- 4Speeding Citations issued- 92DUI Arrests- 11Seatbelt Citations- 8Traffic crashes handled- 32.

This St. Patrick’s Day, Plan Before You Party!

All too often, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations turn deadly because of impaired driving. However you celebrate, make sure you and your friends stay safe this St. Patrick’s Day, by remembering one important piece of advice. If you’ll be drinking alcohol, using cannabis or any other impairing substance, remember, “Drive Sober

Two Juveniles Injured in Car Crash

On Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 1:10 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to Illinois Route 84 and U. S. Route 30 for a single-vehicle, roll-over crash with injuries. The initial crash investigation determined that the vehicle was traveling northbound on Illinois Route 84 between the Union Pacific Railroad tracks

Flags at Half-Staff for Policeman Andres Vasquez-Lasso

Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings from Sunrise on Saturday, March 4, 2023, to Sunset on Thursday, March 9. The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor J. B. Pritzker, that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag

February 24 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, February 24, 2023. Arrests: On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at approximately 12:31 a.m., Morrison Police Department responded to a 911 hangup, at 606 Ash Avenue, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Nathan Sandell,

February 17 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, February 17, 2023. Arrests:  On Saturday, February 18, 2023, at approximately 8:40 a.m., Morrison Police Department responded to a domestic dispute at 520 E. High Street, Morrison, IL.  As a result of the investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Tyler

February 10 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, February 10, 2023. Arrests: On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Morrison Police responded to Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, regarding a juvenile unlawfully consuming alcohol. A female juvenile, age 16 of Morrison, was issued

Morrison Snow Emergency Declared

Due to the weather forecasted for this weekend, the City of Morrison declared a Snow Emergency, effective Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. The following will be in effect during this Snow Emergency. No parking on Snow Routes. Certain streets have been designated as Snow Routes and are posted

Welcome, Chief Valladares

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photo. On Monday, February 13, 2023, the position of Morrison Police Chief was officially filled by Pedro Valladares, Jr. He owns a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Western Illinois University. Chief Valladares returns to Law