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Intoxicated Driver Narrowly Avoids Collison in Mt. Vernon, IN

Thursday, March 13 by Nicole Behnke

Just before 6 AM on March 11th, a Mount Vernon, Indiana, police officer was patrolling an area of Highway 62 when a truck pulled out in front of him, causing him to brake quickly. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the individual named... Read More.

Reckless Driver Gets Five Citations

Monday, February 24 by Nicole Behnke

On the night of February 23rd, a White County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a routine patrol on Epworth Road and observed a vehicle driving at a high speed.The driver, later identified as Skylar King, was driving 103 in a 55 mph zone.Once the officer pulled... Read More.

Law Enforcement Agencies Work Together to Nab Hit and Run Driver

Monday, September 12 by Jc Tinsley

A 28 year old woman is behind bars following an alleged hit and run Friday afternoon in the Norris City area. It was just before 1:30pm when Deputy Michael Brown was dispatched to an accident at Highway 45 and County Road 825 North. While... Read More.

Driver Steals Fuel; Runs Another Man Off Road; Still On The Lam

Thursday, August 25 by WROY-WRUL News

Details are still unknown with regard to a single vehicle traffic crash that occurred on highway one between Carmi and Crossville at around 4:15 PM, on August 19th. On August 23rd, Deputy Matt Wicker with the White County Sheriff’s Department went to Maier Grocery... Read More.

McClaflin Arrested For Driving On Suspended Driver License

Monday, June 13 by WROY-WRUL News

An Owensboro Kentucky man is being held in the White County jail following his arrest on Saturday. Jeffrey A McClaflin of 906 Pepper Tree Lane was taken into custody following a traffic stop for Driving While License Suspended or Revoked. Bond was set at... Read More.

Driver Ticketed For No Valid Drivers License After Causing A Crash

Thursday, January 20 by WROY-WRUL News

On January 14th, a Deputy with the White County Sheriff’s Department along with the White County Ambulance Service responded to a two vehicle accident on Epworth Road and County Road 1450 in Carmi. Upon arrival the Officer was notified that there were no serious... Read More.

Carmi Driver Killed In Three Vehicle Crash

Friday, August 13 by Ray Mitchell

Carmi Driver Killed in Three Vehicle Crash An 80 year old Carmi resident, Doyle E. Prince died in a three vehicle crash on Illinois Route 45, just north of Cottonwood Road in Saline County around 4:30 Thursday afternoon. According to the Illinois State Police accident report,... Read More.

Impaired Driver Arrested after Driving Wrong Way on US 41

Monday, April 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Gibson County – Saturday night at approximately 11:35, Trooper Hurley was patrolling northbound US 41 near the 38 mile-marker when he observed the driver of a Toyota Highlander traveling south in the northbound passing lane. Trooper Hurley immediately activated his emergency lights hoping the... Read More.

Jesse White Issues Reminder as Driver Services Facilities Set to Reopen Statewide Jan. 5

Saturday, January 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Driver’s license and ID card expiration dates extended to June 1, 2021 White continues to encourage online services as heavy customer volume expected Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding the public that Driver Services facilities statewide are reopening on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Face... Read More.

Jesse White Extends Closure of Driver Services Facilities until Jan. 4, 2021

Saturday, December 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Driver’s licenses and ID card expirations are extended until June 1, 2021 Online renewals have been expanded to reduce facility visits for in-person services Select facilities open to serve new drivers and CDL applicants only Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that... Read More.