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State Police District 19 Announces 2019 Activity and Enforcement

Thursday, January 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle, announced today activity and enforcement figures for calendar year 2019. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 15,255 incidents during the year.In addition, enforcement figures... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announces December Activity and Enforcement

Monday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of December. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,163 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announces Results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol

Thursday, January 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle,announces the results of an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) held in White and Saline Counties during December. This OREP provided extra patrol coverage for the ISP so officers could focus on... Read More.

Law Enforcement Struggles With Detecting High Drivers

Monday, January 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Law enforcement is struggling with the issue of how to best detect and prevent drivers from getting behind the wheel high. Executive Director of the Illinois Sheriff's Association Jim Kaitschuk says there are complications for tracking people who drive under the influence of marijuana. ... Read More.

Make a Resolution to Drive Sober, Buckle Up; Law Enforcement Patrols Planned for New Year’s Holiday

Tuesday, December 31 by WROY/WRUL Staff

With 2019 coming to an end and Illinois motor vehicle fatalities down from last year, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies across the state today reminded motorists they’ll be working overtime now through the... Read More.

Ho- Ho- Ho- Holiday Enforcement Is Here

Tuesday, December 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 police and sheriff’s departments are coming together for the annual holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to keep impaired drivers off the roads. Motorists will notice this life-saving enforcement effort... Read More.

Law Enforcement Preparing to Tackle Marijuana Enforcement January 1st

Friday, December 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Law enforcement officials statewide are preparing to tackle marijuana enforcement once the substance becomes legal for recreational use by adults. Officials say the 600-page state law is complicated and there are many ways that people could violate it, sometimes without realizing it. Police are... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announces October Activity and Enforcement

Thursday, November 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle, 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 1,229 incidents during the month.Enforcement activity consisted... Read More.

Illinois State Police to Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols

Tuesday, November 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle, announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Wabash, Edwards, and Wayne Counties during November. OREPs allow the ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws. Illinois... Read More.

Illinois State Police to Conduct Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols as Part of the Click It or Ticket Campaign

Tuesday, November 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle, announces the ISP will conduct Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP)in Wayne, White, and Hamilton Counties during November. These sTEPs are planned during daytime and nighttime hours and will allow the ISP to focus... Read More.