The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, May 14, 2021.
Arrests: On Friday, May 14, 2021, at approximately 8:24 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a complaint of a reckless driver on IL Route 78 entering the City of Morrison. Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle driven by Mikayla A. Cummings, age 24 of Morrison, IL., on E. Winfield Street (IL Route 78) at S. Clinton Street. As a result of the investigation during the traffic stop, Morrison Police arrested Mikayla A. Cummings, charging her with Improper Lane Usage and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Cummings was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, processed, and then released with a Notice to Appear.
On Saturday, May 15, 2021, at approximately 2:12 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Sebastian A. Rodriguez, age 28 of Prophetstown, IL, on E. Lincolnway at Sawyer Road, for a registration violation. As a result of the traffic stop, Morrison Police issued Rodriguez a warning Citation for No Valid Registration. He was arrested, pursuant to an Order of Commitment issued by Whiteside County, charging Rodriguez with Obstructing Court Order. Rodriguez was released after posting the required bond.
On Saturday, May 15, 2021, at approximately 5:56 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Michael L. Merema, age 52 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Order of Commitment issued by Whiteside County, charging Merema with Obstructing Court Order. Merema was released after posting the required bond.
On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at approximately 4:17 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Blayne T. A. Crump, age 24 of Tampico, IL, in the 400 block of N. Cherry Street for a registration violation. As a result of the stop, Morrison Police issued Citations to Crump for No Valid Registration and Possession of Adult Use Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle. Crump was also arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of Cannabis (Class A Misdemeanor.) Crump was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, processed, and then released on a Notice to Appear.
The following Citations were issued.
Date |
Name |
Age |
Address |
Violation Cited |
5-14-2021 | Timothy J. Kyarsgaard | 40 | Clinton, IA | Driving While License Suspended |
5-15-2021 | Carol L. Wright | 60 | Milledgeville, IL | Speeding |
5-17-2021 | Scott A. Nurczyk | 57 | Rock Falls, IL | Speeding |
5-17-2021 | Antonio C. Lira | 34 | Rock Falls, IL | Expired Registration |
5-20-2021 | Gerardo Longoria | 19 | Weslaco, TX | No Valid Driver’s License |
5-20-2021 | Kyle J. Coleman | 25 | Morrison, IL | Speeding |
5-20-2021 | Jeron Lee | 53 | Clinton, IA | Driving While License Suspended |
The public is reminded that these are merely charges, and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.