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Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk: IDOT, ISP encourage sober driving during Super Bowl weekend

Friday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

As America’s football fans gear up for one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are taking a timeout to spread an important safety message: Fans don’t let fans drive drunk.“Avoid the unsportsmanlike...

ISP District 19 announces Superbowl weekend enforcement plans

Thursday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces additional enforcement plans for the upcoming Super Bowl Weekend. ISP Troopers will strictly enforce FATAL 4 moving violations, which include: DUI, Speeding, Distracted Driving, and Seat Belt compliance. Additional emphasis will be placed...

ISP D19 announces OREP to be conducted in Saline and Gallatin Counties

Wednesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announcesthe ISP will conduct an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) in Saline and Gallatin Counties during February. OREPs allow the ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws. Illinois law requires...

ISP District 19 Announces 2017 Activity and Enforcement

Friday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for calendar year 2017. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 15,717 incidents during the year.In addition, enforcement figures totaled...

ISP District 19 encourages safe driving habits during the holiday season

Thursday, December 21 by Jc Tinsley

The upcoming holidays will bring family and friends together to close out 2017. Unfortunately, some will choose to make life-threatening driving decisions while behind the wheel. Captain Cory Ristvedt, District 19 Commander, encourages everyone to enjoy the holidays, but to do so responsibly.Motor vehicle...

ISP investigates Saline County accident Monday morning

Tuesday, December 12 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 investigated a traffic accident in Saline County Monday morning that sent an Eldorado man to the hospital.Just after 9:40 am according to the initial crash report, 61 year old William Howard was driving east on US 45 when he...

ISP District 19 conducts OREP in White and Hamilton Counties

Monday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in White and Hamilton Counties during December. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on saving lives...

ISP District 19 announces Thanksgiving enforcement figures

Tuesday, November 28 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, November 22nd – November 26th. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 478 incidents during...

ISP D19 Wayne County sTEP Results

Tuesday, November 14 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of a Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol (sTEP) conducted in Wayne County during November. This sTEP allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement for impaired driving, occupant restraint, speeding, and distracted driving violations.Violations...

ISP D19 October Activity and Enforcement

Tuesday, November 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of October. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,220 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted of...