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Chief Neblung at FBI command course
FULTON
Chief Neblung attends FBI National Command Course
Fulton Police Chief Nicholas Neblung was selected to attend and represent Western Illinois at the Third Session of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Command Course (NCC) in Quantico, Virginia.
The National Command Course is offered to chief executives (police chiefs and sheriffs) of agencies with fewer than 50 sworn officers. The selections are highly competitive because of the large number of applications received and attendees are selected through a nomination and application process to represent FBI field offices across the country.
This course was created to include facilitated discussions between subject matter experts and other participants, leadership training,and the exchange of ideas and solutions to problems confronted by smaller law enforcement agencies. Smaller-sized agencies represent about 80% of all law enforcement departments in the United States.
Chief Neblung was one of 45 participants in this course representing departments from as far away as Alaska, and one of four from the state of Illinois. Fulton Police Chief Nicholas Neblung, second from left, represented Western Illinois at the Third Session of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Command Course in Quantico, Virginia.
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POLICE REPORTS
Morrison police Arrests
On Wednesday, July 20, about 5:04 a.m., Morrison police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Christopher S. Bourke, 41, of Morrison, in the 600 block of South Portland Avenue for equipment and registration violations. As a result of the traffic stop, Bourke was issued three citations for no valid driver’s license, expired registration and operating uninsured vehicle. Bourke also was arrested pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by Rock Island County, charging Bourke with failure to appear – theft. Bourke was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, was processed and then released on bond. Morrison police were assisted by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office.
Citations July 18
Brian L. Nelson, 39, Sterling, no valid registration
July 22
Robert W. Tiesman, 85, Morrison, no valid driver’s license
The public is reminded that these are charges and all people are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.
ISP District 1 announces activity for June
Illinois State Police District 1 announced enforcement figures and activity for June.
Illinois State Police District 1 troopers issued 335 citations and 373 written warnings and made 11 criminal arrests during the month of June. Speeding accounted for 130 citations. There were 20 arrests for no valid driver’s license or driving while license suspended/revoked.
Troopers investigated 24 traffic crashes, assisted 125 motorists and conducted 82 commercial motor vehicle inspections, 14 of which were placed out of service for safety reasons. There were three arrests for driving under the influence.
District 1, which encompasses Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties, investigated no fatal traffic crashes in June.
BENEFIT
Benefit fund established for Fulton couple injured in buggy/car collision
A benefit fund was established for a rural Fulton couple hospitalized Sunday after a vehicle collided with their horse-drawn buggy at the intersection of U.S. Route 30 and Millard Road in rural Morrison shortly after 8 a.m.
Mary W. Weaver, 65, and her husband, Lewis E. Weaver, 74, were turning south on Millard, exiting the intersection when they were struck from behind by an eastbound vehicle driven by Miranda M. Jenkins, 34, of Clinton, Iowa, the Whiteside County sheriff said in a news release.
They were thrown from the buggy, taken to Mercy One Medical Center in Clinton and then flown to Iowa City, according to the release.
No information is being provided by the hospital on their conditions. No citations were issued as of July 19.
Donations to help defray medical expenses can be sent to or made at Community State Bank, 1325 17th St., Fulton, IL 61252 or the Morrison branch at 220 E. Main St., 61270. Write Weaver benefit in the memo field.
NEWS BRIEFS
The City of Fulton will be having community-wide yard sales Aug. 11-13 as part of the Lincoln Buy-Way event. Registration for $20 is available online, which includes an address and description of the sale on a printed map and digital marketing websites, plus an 18 x 12 corrugated yard sale sign. To register, go to visitclintoniowa.ticketspace.com/fulton-community-yard-sales or email fulton.tourism@cityoffulton.us.
The Illinois Judge’s Association, Whiteside County Juvenile Justice Council and Conference of Chief Judges will be giving away free school supplies at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 30, in the Whiteside County Courthouse parking lot, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison.
The giveaway is for Whiteside County students entering grades 6-12.
Students must be present to receive supplies.
In case of inclement weather, the giveaways will be inside the courthouse facility.
SVCC Impact Program to offer virtual seminars
Virtual informational seminars on the Sauk Valley Community College Impact Program will be offered at 5 p.m. Aug. 8 and noon Aug. 10.
Under the program, Sauk students can earn tuition and fees for up to three years in exchange for community service.
The seminars will explain what the requirements are and how the community can get involved.
Registration is required.
Email Impact@svcc.edu to register or for information on the seminar.
Go to svcc.edu/impact for information on the program.
Sarah Ford for Shaw Media Cameron Buikema (left), Tyler Houzenga, Knox Holesinger, Cade Holesinger, Kenzlee Holesinger and Kayla Van Engen smile for the camera as they sell sweet corn at Holesinger Law Offices, 1405 14th Ave. in Fulton on Friday, July 22. The Holesinger family plants the summer crop at a few spots every year and harvest enough for a week or two of sales. The bags of corn were going fast thanks to the young and enthusiastic helpers.
Sarah Ford for Shaw Media Bob Kresanek (seated) of Dixon and Joe Ross of Prophetstown converse in front of Kresanek’s 1935 Chevy during “Cruisin’ the Triangle” in downtown Erie on Wednesday, July 20. Both men enjoyed a meal at Harvest Bakery before sitting outside to talk to other car enthusiasts. The monthly event is presented by the Countyline Cruisers Car Club and features oldies music by Slick Willy, food and beverage specials at local restaurants, and viewing classic cars parked in the downtown. The next and final cruise-in of the season will be on Wednesday, Aug. 17, starting at 5 p.m., weather permitting. For more information, call 309-644-0126.
