Carmi, IL – Illinois State Police District 19 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of April. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 882 incidents during the month.

Enforcement activity consisted of 356 citations and 706 written warnings, including 154 speeding citations, 6 DUIs, 29 occupant restraint citations, 9 criminal arrests, and 194 written warnings for speeding. Troopers also assisted 44 motorists, conducted 124 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections, and investigated 25 traffic crashes. There was one fatal traffic crash investigated by District 19 during April, resulting in two fatalities.

Moreover, District 19 issued 230 citations and 258 written warnings 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.