[JULY 29, 2005] SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois State Police
District 9 has released enforcement figures for the month of June.
Capt. Dennis Sloman, District 9 commander, reports that
district troopers handled 125 crashes during the month. Police
agencies in the district reported four traffic fatalities during the
month of June. Statewide during the month of June there were 118
provisional traffic fatalities reported. This is 12 fewer fatalities
than the 130 reported for the month of June in 2004.
Troopers made
24 DUI arrests and 71 other alcohol arrests, including illegal
transportation, illegal possession and illegal consumption of
alcohol by minors.
Traffic enforcement statistics show a total of 1,786 traffic
citations and 1,775 written warnings were issued to motorists during
the month. A total of 622 citations were issued for speeding and 522
for failure to wear seat belts, including 21 child safety seat
violations.
Troopers provided roadside assistance to 417 motorists.
District 9 troopers made 82 criminal arrests during the month of
June. Of the 82 criminal arrests, 20 were wanted on outstanding
warrants, 18 were for possession of a controlled substance or
possession of drug paraphernalia, 11 for illegal entry into the
United States, two for obstructing justice and one for burglary.
Sloman reminds motorists that June, July and August are the top
three months for traffic fatalities in Illinois. Stay safe by
following the traffic laws, never drink and drive, and always buckle
up!
