Illinois State Police District 1 Commander Dyan Talbot has announced enforcement figures and activity for October.
Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 303 citations, 436 written warnings, and made 11 criminal arrests during the month of October. Troopers issued 109 citations for speeding, 20 citations for distracted driving violations, and 14 citations for seat belt violations. There were 20 arrests for no valid driver’s license or driving while license suspended/revoked.
Troopers investigated 26 traffic crashes, assisted 55 motorists, and conducted 104 commercial motor vehicle inspections. There were 7 arrests for driving under the influence.
District 1, which encompasses Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties, investigated no fatal traffic crashes in October.