Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 18, 2020.
Arrests: On Friday, September 18, 2020, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Morrison Police received a report of some juveniles taking political signs from yards. Morrison Police did locate and identify at least two male juveniles involved in the Theft. Those two juveniles were taken into limited custody and then returned home to their parents. This incident remains under investigation by the Morrison Police.
On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Zane T. Woods, age 30 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Order of Commitment issued by Whiteside County, charging Woods with Contempt of a Court Order. Woods was released with a Notice to Appear for Tuesday, October 27, 2020.
On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at approximately 4:40 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a report of Criminal Damage at 631 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation, Kenneth W. Farthing, age 57 of Morrison, was arrested and charged with Criminal Damage to Property (Class 4 Felony.) Farthing was transported to the Whiteside County Jail.
The following Citations were issued.
|
Date |
Name |
Age |
Address |
Violation Cited |
| 9-18-2020 | Eugene F. Heuman | 82 | Morrison, IL | Improper Parking |
| 9-23-2020 | Rhonda F. Barron | 52 | Sterling, IL | Driving While License Suspended |
| 9-25-2020 | Jenna S. Reavy | 18 | Morrison, IL | Speeding |
The public is reminded that these are merely charges, and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.