November 20 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 20, 2020.

Arrests:  On Thursday, November 19, 2020, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Tyrone L. Long, age 43 of Sterling, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Long with Failure to Appear-Contempt of Court.  Long was released on a Notice to Appear.

On Friday, November 20, 2020, at approximately 5:35 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a call of a vehicle sitting in the roadway in the 600 block of E. Lincolnway, with the driver passed out inside the vehicle.  Upon arrival, Morrison Police discovered a possible overdose and administered Naloxone HCI to the driver and was then assisted by the Morrison Community Hospital Emergency Medical Services (MCH EMS.)  The driver regained consciousness and refused any further medical treatment.  The driver, Daniel S. Dillon, age 28 of Essex, IL, was cited for Improper Lane Usage and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  This investigation is ongoing.

On Monday, November 23, 2020, at approximately 9:56 pm, Morrison Police responded to a call of a verbal dispute at Casey’s General Store, Morrison. The caller stated one person involved in the dispute left Casey’s, westbound on East Lincolnway at a high rate of speed on a motorcycle. As Morrison Police, with the assistance of the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, searched for the motorcycle, it was later located at 204 E. South St., Morrison. As a result of this investigation, Morrison Police arrested and charged Evan J. Mahoney, age 28 of Morrison, with Improper Lane Usage, Driving While License Revoked and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Mahoney was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, was processed and released on a Notice to Appear.

The following Citations were issued.

The public is reminded that these are merely charges, and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.