Carmi, IL – Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle,
announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of June. Troopers in District 19, which
includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,459
incidents during the month.
Enforcement activity consisted of 526 citations and 1,088 written warnings, including 271 speeding
citations, 6 DUIs, 63 occupant restraint citations, 13 criminal arrests, and 404 written warnings for speeding.
Troopers also assisted 82 motorists, conducted 202 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections, and investigated 36
traffic crashes. There were no fatal traffic crashes investigated by District 19 during June.
Moreover, District 19 issued 373 citations and 488 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.