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Illinois State Police Report for November

Wed, December 4, 2024 by Tom Katz

Illinois State Police Troop 1 Captain Joseph Blanchette has announced enforcement figures and activity for November.

Illinois State Police Troop 1 Troopers issued 1,469 citations, 1,000 written warnings, and made 37 criminal arrests during the month of November. Troopers issued 595 citations for speeding, 78 citations for distracted driving violations and 127 citations for occupant restraint violations.

Troopers investigated 130 traffic crashes, assisted 245 motorists, and conducted 383 commercial motor vehicle inspections, of which 48 were placed out of service for safety reasons. There were 20 arrests for driving under the influence.

Troop 1, which encompasses Boone, Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago counties, investigated no fatal crashes in November.