Illinois State Police District 19 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Lance Hinkle, announced today activity and enforcement figures for the month of January. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline, and Gallatin Counties, recorded 1,213 incidents during the month.

Enforcement activity consisted of 372 citations and 1,089 written warnings, including 206 speeding citations, 5 DUIs, 13 occupant restraint citations, 10 criminal arrests, and 295 written warnings for speeding. Troopers also assisted 67 motorists, conducted 144 Motor Carrier Safety Inspections, and investigated 39 traffic crashes. There were no fatal traffic crashes investigated by District 19 during January.

Moreover, District 19 issued 233 citations and 355 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.