2005 Year in Review

Police Reports 05-09-05

On 05-03-05, at approximately 5:57 p.m., Morrison Police investigated a hit and run accident in the parking lot of Morrison Community High School. A car owned by Charles W. Bush, Morrison was struck by an unknown vehicle some time that afternoon.

On 05-05-05, at approximately 7:14 a.m., Morrison Police investigated a burglary to a vehicle in the 300 Block of Florence Street. A truck owned by Thomas H. Beswick was entered by breaking a rear window. Items taken included cash, a briefcase, and a duffel bag filled with clothing. The briefcase, clothing and a small amount of cash were located by investigating officers a short distance from the burglary scene. The burglary is believed to have been committed some time after midnight the previous night.

On 05-05-05, at approximately 8:14 a.m., Morrison Police investigated a vehicle burglary in the 400 Block of West Park Street. A truck owned by Gary E. Middleton was entered by breaking a rear window. Items taken include a cellular telephone and charger. The burglary is believed to have been committed some time after midnight the previous night.

On 05-05-05, at approximately 11:40 a.m., Morrison Police investigated a two-vehicle crash in the 600 Block of West Lincolnway. A van driven by Jeffrey L. Jones, 37, Miles, Iowa, was westbound and stopped for a veh9icle making a left turn. A second westbound pickup driven by Harry K. Richmond, 81, Morrison, struck the rear of the Jones van. Jones and a passenger, Brian J. Jones, 39, Clinton, Iowa, both received minor injuries but refused treatment at the scene. Both vehicles sustained in excess of $500 damage and had to be towed from the scene. Richmond was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Richmond is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Morrison Police were assisted at the scene by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office.

On 05-08-05, at approximately 2:07 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a burglary at the Morrison Community High School. Some time after midnight, more than one individual entered the building, through the woodshop. After their entry, the suspects took a guitar, and destroyed food and a microwave in the kitchen. Police are continuing their investigation into this incident. Morison Police were assisted at the high school by Illinois State Police, Division of Crime Scene Services.

by  Editor, theCity1.com
May 9, 2005