Illinois State Police Troop 2 are seeking assistance in solving property crimes on Interstate 80. On April 5, 2025, around 1:45 AM, troopers discovered a malicious scattering of roofing nails in emergency crossovers between Geneseo and Atkinson. Alarming specifics reveal that some nails were packaged in plastic Easter eggs before being strategically placed. This unusual sabotage has prompted officers to widen their checks from the Iowa border to Troop 3. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Special Agent Nicholas Rubino at 309-752-4915, ext. 4931. Your insights could be crucial in stopping these dangerous acts affecting highway safety.
According to a post from WLPO 103.9, Illinois State Police said they are clearing nails from milepost 52 in Bureau County to milepost 93 near Marseilles in LaSalle County. The nails are confined to the turnarounds thus far.