Illinois State Police Announces July Activity and Enforcement
Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of July.
Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,196 incidents during the month.
Enforcement activity consisted of 483 citations and 955 written warnings, including 3 DUIs, 258 speeding citations, 42 occupant restraint citations, 14 criminal arrests, and 277 written warnings for speeding.
Troopers also assisted 61 motorists, conducted 136 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections, and investigated 20 traffic crashes.
There were two fatal traffic crashes investigated by District 19 during July, resulting in two fatalities.
Moreover, District 19 issued 327 citations and 348 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.
