Carmi, IL – Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced
today activity and enforcement figures for the month of March. Troopers in District 19, which includes
Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 722 incidents during
the month.
Enforcement activity consisted of 250 citations and 485 written warnings, including 158 speeding
citations, 2 DUIs, 14 occupant restraint citations, 13 criminal arrests, and 163 written warnings for speeding.
Troopers also assisted 50 motorists, conducted 76 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections, and investigated 28
traffic crashes. There were no fatal traffic crashes investigated by District 19 during March.
Moreover, District 19 issued 185 citations and 200 written warnings for “Fatal Four” violations.
These violations are most associated with fatal traffic crashes and include DUI, Speeding, Failure to Wear
a Seatbelt, and Distracted Driving.
