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Hamilton Accused of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child*
Adam Scott Hamilton of Larimore, North Dakota, formerly of Savanna, IL, was released March 10, 2012, on $10,000 bond from Grand Forks County Correctional Center, pending a pre-trial hearing April 19, 2012. He is accused of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child with a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Adam Hamilton was arrested on December 13, 2011 and was incarcerated until March 10.
The defendant's Case No. is 18-2011-CR-02656.
FINES PAID
Theresa Ainley, Savanna, driving on revoked license, 30 days of jail, 12 months conditional discharge, $425
Jeremy Bowers, Freeport, driving under influence, 18 months court supervision, alcohol treatment, $1,887.
Mariah Knop, Savanna, failure to yield, three months court supervision, driver education, $160
Nicole Rees, Clinton, Iowa, speeding 15-20 over limit, $120
Ricky Ballard, Sterling, operating vehicle without safety certificate, $120
James Crocker, Fort Collins, Colorado, speeding 15-20 over limit, $120
James Nieman, Sterling, speeding 11-14 over limit, three months court supervision, driver’s education, $175
Ricky Farringer, Amboy, speeding 11-14 over limit, $120
Morrison Police Reports Weekly Activity
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests citations issued since Monday, March 5, 2012. No Arrests are reported.
CITATIONS ISSUED
3-06-12, Andrew West, 64, Lyndon - Ordinance – Parking;
3-07-12, the following were cited for Ordinance – Truancy; Terry R. Brands, 17; Austin J. Vanderleest, 17; Brooke E.A. Elliott, 18; Daniel R. Dennehey, 18 ; Curtis J.L. Batey, 18; and Landon L. Nelson, 18, all of Morrison.
3-09-12, Jammah K. Olden, 33, Chicago - Speeding;
3-10-12, Emily A. Hagen, 27, Fulton - Speeding.
*The public is reminded that these are merely charges and all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Carroll County Crime Stoppers can be reached at 815-244-STOP (7867)
Whiteside County Non-Emergency can be reached at or