Illinois State Police announce traffic enforcement detail results
Up next
Author
Tags
Share this @internewscast.com
FacebookXRedditPinterest

In Sangamon County, Illinois, a six-day collaborative traffic enforcement operation led by Illinois State Police resulted in 31 arrests, 385 citations distributed, and the confiscation of 44 pounds of cocaine.

Officials from the State Police indicated that the operation targeted locations known for a high number of fatal crashes, elevated crime rates, organized violent offenders, and structured criminal groups.

The Springfield Police Department and Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office aided in the operation. The results include:

  • 385 citations issued
  • 31 subjects arrested
  • Six firearms seized
  • 52 criminal charges
  • 26 felony charges
  • One recovered stolen vehicle
  • 44 pounds of cocaine seized
  • 1,453 pounds of cannabis seized

“ISP is proud to work with our law enforcement partners to make our community a safer place,” Illinois State Police said.

Share this @internewscast.com
FacebookXRedditPinterest
You May Also Like
US and China to talk in Stockholm on trade with eye on Trump-Xi summit later this year

US and China to Hold Trade Discussions in Stockholm, Anticipating Trump-Xi Meeting This Year

WASHINGTON – During a meeting in Stockholm, it is highly likely that…
Man accused in KPT woman's 2019 murder accepts plea deal

Man Accepts Plea Deal in 2019 KPT Woman’s Murder Case

A Sullivan County man facing charges for the 2019 murder of a…
The tree in California that's older than the Egyptian pyramids

Discover California’s Ancient Tree: Older Than the Egyptian Pyramids

BIG PINE, Calif. (KSWB/KUSI) Hidden high in the White Mountains of eastern…
Tom Lehrer, song satirist and mathematician, dies at 97

Tom Lehrer, Renowned Song Satirist and Mathematician, Passes Away at 97

LOS ANGELES – Tom Lehrer, a well-known and intellectual song satirist who…
Montrose drivers urged to use alternate routes to avoid I-70

Montrose Drivers Advised to Take Different Roads to Bypass I-70

MONTROSE, Ill. (WCIA) — Drivers in Montrose might want to find a…
'We all have agreed to pray for her': Citrus County lead pastor says ex-wife misused church funds

“Church Rallies in Prayer: Citrus County Pastor Accuses Former Spouse of Fund Mismanagement”

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The senior pastor of Gulf to Lake…
16-foot jump earns seventh grader a sign in Urbana

Seventh Grader Honored in Urbana for Impressive 16-Foot Long Jump

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Those traveling through Urbana this week may have…
Man with Taser, tape and rope accused of stalking, trying to kidnap Memphis mayor

Couple murdered while hiking with daughters in Arkansas state park, according to police

Authorities reported on Sunday that a man and woman recently relocated to…
Springfield cafe temporarily closed Sunday morning after car drove through building

Sunday Morning Incident: Springfield Cafe Shuts Down After Car Crashes Into Building

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A vehicle drove through a cafe in Springfield…
Urbana firefighters participate in fire suppression training drills

Urbana Firefighters Enhance Skills with Firefighting Training Exercises

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Urbana firefighters battled the heat to participate in…
Russia scales down celebrations honoring its navy as Ukraine launches more drone attacks

Russia Reduces Naval Celebrations Amid Increased Drone Strikes from Ukraine

Russia on Sunday scaled down the festivities honoring its navy citing security…
Injured Rishabh Pant will miss India's fifth test vs. England

Rishabh Pant sidelined from India’s fifth test match against England due to injury

MANCHESTER – India’s Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the final…