2003 Year in Review

Peeping Tom in Morrison

During the past two weeks, the Police Department has received two complaints regarding a “peeping tom”. These complaints have been received in the southwest neighborhoods of Morrison. The description given police is that the offender is male, tall (at least 6’ in height), thin build, wearing dark clothing and riding a bicycle. The incidents have occurred late in the evening or early hours. The Police Department would ask residents to call police if they observe any such activity.

On 11/03/03, at approximately 2:56 pm, Morrison Police investigated a two-vehicle traffic accident at the intersection of the Morrison Institute of Technology (MIT) driveway and Illinois Route #78. A pick-up, driven by Nicholas R. Olds, 19, Rock Falls, Illinois, was exiting the driveway when the Olds truck was struck by a southbound car driven by Jeffery A. Burgess, Sterling, Illinois. A passenger in the Burgess vehicle sustained minor injuries but refused treatment. Both vehicles received in excess of $500 damage. Olds was cited for failure to yield from private drive. Burgess was cited for driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Olds and Burgess are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

On 11/07/03, at approximately 10:55 am, Morrison Police cited Carols L. Lorenzy, 22, for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Lorenzy was cited after being involved in a minor vehicle accident in the parking lot of Wells Fargo Bank. Lorenzy is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

by  Editor, theCity1.com
November 10, 2003