Suspect Arrested in Drive-by Shooting

On Saturday, February 1, 2020, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s office was contacted in reference to a drive-by shooting, which had occurred on Saturday, January 25.  During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that Jonathan P. Wiersema, 19, of Morrison, IL, was driving a vehicle and fired four shots from the vehicle, aimed at a residence located at 8330 Garden Plain Road in rural Morrison.  The house was occupied by two subjects, however no individuals were struck by the shots.  Wiersema was arrested Saturday, February 1, at approximately 3:00 p.m.  He is being held at the Whiteside County Jail on the following charges:  Reckless discharge of a firearm, Unlawful use of weapons, Possession of a firearm without a FOID card.  It is a reminder that all charges are merely that, and those arrested are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.