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ISP Issues Release Following Death of Ridgway Man in Saline County; Son of Trooper Charged with DUI

Tuesday, August 26 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police say they’re continuing their investigation into the crash that killed 20-year-old Mattix Sandifer on August 8th. In a news release Tuesday, officials confirmed the division of Criminal Investigation is working to learn what led up to and the circumstances surrounding the... Read More.

Former Illinois State Police trooper who pleaded guilty in relation to deadly crash postpones hearing

Wednesday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

A former Illinois State Trooper who pleaded guilty to reckless homicide for his role in a high-speed 2007 crash that killed teenage sisters has requested a delay in the hearing on whether his driving privileges should be restored. Capitol News Illinois reports former Trooper Matt Mitchell... Read More.

Name Released Of Man Killed During Shootout With ISP Trooper

Wednesday, May 10 by WROY-WRUL News

The name of the man who was killed by an Illinois State Trooper after an incident on I-64 in Jefferson County was released early this morning. Investigators have identified the deceased individual as Brandon L. Griffin of Albuquerque, NM. Griffin had a female passenger with... Read More.

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Illinois State Trooper Shot During Early Morning Call; Suspect Dead

Tuesday, May 9 by WROY-WRUL News

An Illinois State Trooper is being treated for non life threatening injuries after being shot during a call early Tuesday morning. According to Illinois State Police, at around 3 a.m. ISP Troop 10 units responded to a motorists assist on eastbound I-64 at milepost 72... Read More.

Pritzker Ignores Family of Slain State Trooper, Releases Inmate Involved in Trooper’s Murder

Friday, August 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Louisville, IL. – The Governor’s pattern of decisions surrounding the state’s prison system harms public safety in Illinois, according to State Representative Darren Bailey. “The latest decision by the Governor to release one of the inmates involved in the murder of Illinois State Trooper Layton... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TROOPER AND HIS K9 PARTNER APPREHEND SUSPECTS FROM INDIANA PURSUIT

Monday, May 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Carmi, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Troopers arrested and charged Matthew R. Curtis, a 41 year old from Mt. Vernon, IN with Driving While License Suspended and Resisting Arrest and Brittany N. Howder, a 32 year old from Grayville, IL with Resisting Arrest,... Read More.

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The Illinois State Police Merit Board is Accepting Applications for Illinois State Trooper

Monday, January 13 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Merit Board is currently processing applications for Cadet Class 132, which is tentatively scheduled to begin on Aug. 1, 2020. In order to be considered for Cadet Class 132, the ISP Merit Board must receive your completed application and... Read More.

District 19 Trooper Involved in Harrisburg Crash Monday

Tuesday, August 20 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police have issued a release following a vehicle crash that involved one of their own. ISP say 21 year old Alyssa Collins of Harrisburg was northbound on Webster Street in Harrisburg and failed to stop at the stop sign driving directly into... Read More.

ISP Trooper and Two Others Injured in Crash

Thursday, June 27 by Jc Tinsley

ISP Trooper Injured in Two Vehicle Crash An Illinois State Trooper and two others were injured in a two vehicle crash around 6 Wednesday night in Muddy. According to the preliminary report released by the Illinois State Police, a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, driven by Tammy A.... Read More.

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Indiana State Police Trooper Ross Rafferty receives “2016 Trooper of the District” Award at Evansville

Monday, April 24 by Jc Tinsley

Through his hard work and dedication to public safety, Trooper Ross Rafferty has been selected as the “2016 Trooper of the District” at Evansville. Rafferty received his award earlier today at the Indiana State Police Spring Award Ceremony held at the Indiana Government Center... Read More.

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ISP Issues Release Following Death of Ridgway Man in Saline County; Son of Trooper Charged with DUI

Former Illinois State Police trooper who pleaded guilty in relation to deadly crash postpones hearing

Name Released Of Man Killed During Shootout With ISP Trooper

Illinois State Trooper Shot During Early Morning Call; Suspect Dead

Pritzker Ignores Family of Slain State Trooper, Releases Inmate Involved in Trooper’s Murder

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TROOPER AND HIS K9 PARTNER APPREHEND SUSPECTS FROM INDIANA PURSUIT

The Illinois State Police Merit Board is Accepting Applications for Illinois State Trooper

District 19 Trooper Involved in Harrisburg Crash Monday

ISP Trooper and Two Others Injured in Crash

Indiana State Police Trooper Ross Rafferty receives “2016 Trooper of the District” Award at Evansville

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