Illinois State Police Troop 1 Captain Joseph Blanchette has announced enforcement figures and activity for January.
Illinois State Police Troop 1 Troopers issued 585 citations, 613 written warnings, and made 23 criminal arrests during the month of January. Troopers issued 271 citations for speeding and 15 citations for distracted driving violations. There were 13 arrests for no valid driver’s license or driving while license suspended/revoked.
Troopers investigated 66 traffic crashes, assisted 262 motorists, and conducted 291 commercial motor vehicle inspections. There were 7 arrests for driving under the influence.
Troop 1, which encompasses Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside and Winnebago counties, investigated 1 fatal traffic crash in January.
