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Illinois State Police Looking for Man in Connection to Harrisburg Woman’s Death

Wednesday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) - Zone 8 is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Alexander McWilliam. McWilliam is wanted in connection to the March 13, 2021 shooting death of Mishealia M. Meredith. McWilliam is a 36-year-old African American male... Read More.

Carmi Police Investigate a Stolen Bicycle and Make a Warrant Arrest Tuesday

Wednesday, March 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Gregory Burnett reported to Carmi Police, Tuesday afternoon, someone had stolen his son’s black Mongoose Brawler 20” bike sometime between Friday and Sunday. Burnett told Officers his son rode the bike to 1407 James Avenue and left the bike there. When they went back... Read More.

Indiana State Police Partners with DEA for 20th Drug Take Back Day

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Indianapolis, IN)- On Saturday, April 24, 2021 the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 20th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.Collection sites will be set up... Read More.

Illinois State Police Announces Results of Nighttime Enforcement Patrol

Tuesday, March 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Severin Opposes Pritzker’s Signature on Police and Crime Bill, Says Work Needed to Improve Law

Tuesday, February 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

BENTON – 117th District State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) issued the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s signing of HB 3653 on Monday.“The changes contained in this massive law of sweeping criminal justice reforms is full of double definitions of important terms,... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Angry Gov. Pritzker Signed “Police Bill” that Puts Dangerous Criminals Back on the Streets: Will Fight for Clean-Up Legislation with Law Enforcement

Tuesday, February 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is angry that Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law today House Bill 3653 that mandates body cameras for all of Illinois law enforcement; removes cash bail requirements that will put criminals back on the streets, and allows for “anonymous”... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT A NIGHTTIME ENFORCEMENT PATROL

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct a Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrol in Saline and Gallatin Counties during March. NITE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT OCCUPANT RESTRAINT ENFORCEMENT PATROLS

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Wabash, Edwards, and Wayne Counties during March. OREPs allow the ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws.... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES THE USE OF ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECKS

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi – Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) in White County during March. The use of RSCs combine a strong sense of public awareness and enforcement in order to save... Read More.

WITH MULTIPLE RECENT CRASHES INVOLVING ISP TROOPERS, ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CALL ON MOTORISTS TO FOLLOW “MOVE OVER” LAW

Wednesday, February 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL – With multiple recent crashes involving Illinois State Police (ISP) Troopers, Governor JB Pritzker and ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly implores motorists to respect the Move Over Law and use caution when approaching emergency vehicles on interstates and roads.In the past three... Read More.