Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today
activity and enforcement figures for the month of August. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,046 incidents during the month.
Enforcement activity consisted of 358 citations and 772 written warnings, including 163 speeding
citations, 6 DUIs, 51 occupant restraint citations, 9 criminal arrests, and 283 written warnings for speeding. Troopers also assisted 54 motorists, conducted 167 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections, and investigated 25 traffic crashes. There were two fatal traffic crashes, resulting in two fatalities, investigated by District 19 during August.
Moreover, 236 citations and 352 written warnings were issued for “Fatal Four” violations. These
violations are most associated with fatal traffic crashes and include DUI, Speeding, Failure to Wear a Seatbelt, and Distracted Driving.