Illinois State Police - Pres Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: December 29, 2010
Time: 2:55 PM



FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524
www.isp.state.il.us
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
TDD:1.800.255.3323


COLLINSVILLE, IL � Lieutenant Parsons, Interim District 11 Commander, announces the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) enforcement activity for the week of Monday, December 20 through Sunday, December 26. District 11 Troopers arrested and charged the following subjects DUI:
* Richard Reynolds, age 63, from Fairview Heights, Illinois. Arrested on December 21, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.

* Mark Pittellie, age 29, from Travers City, Michigan. Arrested on December 23, 2010 in Madison County for DUI.


* Nathan Schonhoff, age 31, from Glen Carbon, Illinois. Arrested on December 24, 2010 in Madison County for DUI.

* Larry Cox, age 56, from Madison, Illinois. Arrested on December 25, 2010 in Madison County for DUI.

* David Whitacre, age 23, from Lindenhurst, Illinois. Arrested on December 25, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.


THE PUBLIC IS REMINDED THAT ALL ARRESTED PERSONS ARE MERELY ACCUSED OF THE CHARGES AGAINST THEM AND ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.
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(See attached file: DUIArrests122610.pdf)(See attached file: DUIArrests122610.txt)

Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office

Illinois State Police - Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: December 28, 2010
Time: 8:22 AM



FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524
www.isp.state.il.us
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
TDD:1.800.255.3323


COLLINSVILLE, IL � Lieutenant Parsons, Interim District 11 Commander, announced today that the Illinois State Police will conduct Roadside Safety Checks (R.S.C) in the Metro-East area, St. Clair, Madison, Monroe, Bond, and Clinton counties, during the month of January.
A roadside safety check is an effective tool for generating voluntary compliance by the motoring public. The potential to come across these checks encourages motorists to arrange designated drivers, keep their consumption of alcohol within the allowable limits, or not travel in a motor vehicle after drinking.
Alcohol and drug impairment is a significant factor in over 40 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois. Safety checks are designed to keep our roads safe by taking dangerous DUI offenders off the road.
Officers working the R.S.C. will also be watchful for drivers who are operating vehicles in an unsafe manner, driving with a suspended or revoked driver�s license, and transporting open alcoholic beverages.
This Roadside Safety Check is funded through a grant from the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The grant is administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.
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(See attached file: RSCNotification_January.pdf)(See attached file: RSCNotification_January.txt)

Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office

ISP District 11 Crash Release- Crash #11-10-3633

Illinois State Police District 11
Crash Release

Date: 12/23/10
Time: 05:19PM
Location: I-55/70 SOUTHBOUND, 800 FEET NORTH OF MILEPOST 1
County: St. Clair
Crash Number: 11-10-3633

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: BLACK 06 NISSAN ALTIMA
Driver Name: BLAKE B. HINDS
Gender: Male
Age: 24
City/State of Residence : BURLINGTON, IOWA
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: FATAL
Taken To: N/A

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: RED 05 VOLVO SEMI
Driver Name: EGGIE BIVINS
Gender: Male
Age: 53
City/State of Residence : PHOENIX, AZ.
Seatbelt use: UNK
Injuries: NONE
Taken To: n/a

Unit 3
Vehicle Description: SILVER 01 ISUZU TROOPER
Driver Name: ROBERT ROONEY
Gender: Male
Age: 65
City/State of Residence : KEYSTONE, SD.
Seatbelt use: UNK
Injuries: None
Taken To: n/a

Passenger 1
Unit #: 2
Name: MISTY SCHLICHT
Gender: FEMALE
Age: 30
City/State of Residence: PHOENIX, AZ
Seatbelt use: UNK
Injuries: NONE
Taken To: NA

Passenger 2
Unit #: 3
Name: PAULETTE ROONEY
Gender: FEMALE
Age: 63
City/State of Residence: KEYSTONE, SD.
Seatbelt use: UNK
Injuries: NONE
Taken To: N/A

Passenger 3
Unit #:
Name:
Gender:
Age:
City/State of Residence:
Seatbelt use:
Injuries:
Taken To: n/a






Narrative: ISP DISTRICT 11 RESPONDED TO A MULTIPLE VEHICLE CRASH ON I-55/70 SOUTHBOUND, 800 FEET NORTH OF MILEPOST 1 THAT OCCURRED AT 5:19PM. SEVERAL ISP TROOPERS RESPONDED TO THE SCENE. THREE VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED IN CRASH. UNITS 1,2 AND 3 WERE ALL TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND ON I-55/70. UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING BEHIND UNIT 2 IN THE LEFT LANE. UNIT 3 WAS TRAVELING BEHIND UNIT 2 IN THE RIGHT LANE. FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON, UNIT 1 STRUCK THE REAR TRAILER OF UNIT 2. UNIT 1 LOST CONTROL AND THEN STRUCK THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE OF UNIT 3.

THE DRIVER OF UNIT 1 WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED AT THE SCENE BY ST. CLAIR CORONER CURTIS SCHILDKNECHT.

THE DRIVER OF UNIT 1 (BLAKE B. HINDS) WAS TRAVELING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS TO BURLINGTON , IOWA. HE WAS IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS AND STATIONED AT CAMP LEJUNE, - JACKSONVILLE, NC.

* The public is reminded that criminal defendants are presumed innocent until the government is able to prove its charges in court beyond a reasonable doubt.

Illinois State Police - Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: December 22, 2010
Time: 2:29 PM



FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524
www.isp.state.il.us
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
TDD:1.800.255.3323


COLLINSVILLE, IL � Lieutenant Parsons, Interim District 11 Commander, announces the DUI enforcement activity for the week of Monday, December 13 through Sunday, December 19. District 11 Troopers arrested and charged the following subjects with Driving Under the Influence (DUI):
* Ulises Perez, age 30, from St. Louis, Missouri. Arrested on December 13, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.

* Aronda Joyner, age 39, from Belleville, Illinois. Arrested on December 13, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.


* Curtis Griffith, age 36, from Edwardsville, Illinois. Arrested on December 14, 2010 in Madison County for DUI.

* Anthony Bell, age 46, from East St. Louis, Illinois. Arrested on December 15, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.

* Roger Branum, age 55, from Breese, Illinois. Arrested on December 15, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.

* Craig Kruger, age 34, from Trenton, Illinois. Arrested on December 15, 2010 in Clinton County for DUI.

* Christopher Balsai, age 34, from Granite City, Illinois. Arrested on December 17, 2010 in Madison County for DUI.

* Tara Sweeney, age 31, from St. Louis, Missouri. Arrested on December 19, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.

* Scott Smith, age 50, from Marine, Illinois. Arrested on December 12, 2010 in Madison County for DUI.

* Josh Wood, age 41, from Millstadt, Illinois. Arrested on December 19,2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.
* Denise Smith, age 50, from Belleville, Illinois. Arrested on December 19, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.

THE PUBLIC IS REMINDED THAT ALL ARRESTED PERSONS ARE MERELY ACCUSED OF THE CHARGES AGAINST THEM AND ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.
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(See attached file: DUIArrests121910.pdf)(See attached file: DUIArrests121910.txt)

Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office

Illinois State Police - Media Advisory

MEDIA ADVISORY



Contact: Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524 - work
618.973.3050 - cell
www.isp.state.il.us
mike.link@isp.state.il.us



Who: Rich Allan, Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety, Law Enforcement Liaison

Chief Nick Galilius, Fairview Heights Police Department, Chief of Police

Lieutenant Brad Parsons, Illinois State Police, District 11 Interim Commander

What: Holiday Patrols � You Drink & Drive, You Lose. Click it or Ticket.

When: Wednesday, December 22, 2010
10:00 a.m.

Where: Fairview Heights Police Department
10045 Bunkum Road
Fairview Heights, IL


The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Fairview Heights Police Department and the Illinois State Police will be holding a press conference to remind the public to travel safely over the holidays.



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(See attached file: Holiday Media Advisory.pdf)(See attached file: Holiday Media Advisory.txt)

Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office

Illinois State Police - Media Advisory

MEDIA ADVISORY



Contact: Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524 - work
618.973.3050 - cell
www.isp.state.il.us
mike.link@isp.state.il.us



Who: Rich Allan, Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety, Law Enforcement Liaison

Chief Nick Galilius, Fairview Heights Police Department, Chief of Police

Lieutenant Brad Parsons, Illinois State Police, District 11 Interim Commander

What: Holiday Patrols � You Drink & Drive, You Lose. Click it or Ticket.

When: Wednesday, December 22, 2010
10:00 a.m.

Where: Fairview Heights Police Department
10045 Bunkum Road
Fairview Heights, IL


The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Cahokia Police Department and the Illinois State Police will be holding a press conference to remind the public to travel safely over the holiday weekend.



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(See attached file: Christmas Media Advisory.txt)(See attached file: Christmas Media Advisory.pdf)

Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office

Illinois State Police - Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: December 21, 2010
Time: 8:46 AM



FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524
www.isp.state.il.us
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
TDD:1.800.255.3323


COLLINSVILLE, IL � Lieutenant Parsons, Interim District 11 Commander, announces the results of two roadside safety checks (RSC). One was conducted on December 17 at Illinois Route three and New Poag Rd. The other was conducted on December 18 at 4th St. and Broadway in East St. Louis. The two RSCs resulted in 100 citations issued.
Twenty-one citations were issued for driver license offenses, 27 people were issued citations for not wearing their seat belts, 35 alcohol related citations were issued, including three arrests for driving under the influence (DUI), and 17 other citations were issued. Four people where arrested for outstanding warrants and one person was arrested for possession of cannabis.
Some of the roadside safety checks are funded through a grant from the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation, division of Traffic Safety.

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Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office

Illinois State Police - Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: December 16, 2010
Time: 1:27 PM



FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524
www.isp.state.il.us
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
TDD:1.800.255.3323


COLLINSVILLE, IL � Lieutenant Parsons, Interim District 11 Commander, announces the DUI enforcement activity for the week of Monday, December 6 through Sunday, December 12. District 11 Troopers arrested and charged the following subjects with Driving Under the Influence (DUI):
* Jullian Piland, age 21, from Troy, Illinois. Arrested on December 6, 2010 in Madison County for DUI.

* Zachary Hartipence, age 22, from Staunton, Illinois. Arrested on December 15, 2010 in Madison County for DUI.

* Paul Naylor, age 23, from Wood River, Illinois. Arrested on December 8, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.

* Terrance Redd, age 44, from Cahokia, Illinois. Arrested on December 11, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.

* William Stevenson, age 32, from Worden, Illinois. Arrested on December 11, 2010 in Madison County.

* Jessica Gasaway, age 30, from Belleville, Illinois. Arrested on December 11, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.

* Stephanie McGuire, age 36, from Hardin, Illinois. Arrested December 11, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.

* Dennis Sleeper, age 40, from Granite City, Illinois. Arrested December 11, 2010 in Madison County for DUI.

THE PUBLIC IS REMINDED THAT ALL ARRESTED PERSONS ARE MERELY ACCUSED OF THE CHARGES AGAINST THEM AND ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.
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Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office

Illinois State Police - Road Report

For Immediate Release:
December 16, 2010
6:30 a.m.

For More Information Contact:
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524 - work
618.973.3050 - cell
mike.link@isp.state.il.us

COLLINSVILLE, IL - In the Metro-East the interstates and state routes are passable for the most part. Drivers are reminded to drive with caution (reduce speed and increase vehicle following distance) as there could still be icy patches in some areas.

Nineteen crashes were handled by the Illinois State Police between 7:30 p.m. on December 15 and 1:00 a.m. December 16. Thirteen (13) crashes alone occurred between 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on December 15.

Currently the Illinois State Police is NOT handling any crashes NOR are any of the interstates closed/blocked.

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Springfield Mayor Timothy Davlin Death Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Public Information Office
December 15, 2010 217-782-6637
www.isp.state.il.us

TDD: 1-800-255-3323

Illinois State Police death investigation of Springfield Mayor Timothy J. Davlin

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced today it continues to investigate the death of Springfield Mayor Timothy J. Davlin. This investigation is a top priority for the ISP, and all necessary resources are being utilized to expedite its completion. Lieutenant Jeff Jacobs is overseeing the investigation being conducted by ISP Zone 4.

An autopsy conducted this morning by Sangamon County Coroner Susan Boone's office indicates the cause of death to be "a contact gunshot wound to the chest, apparently self-inflicted." While the cause of death has been determined by the autopsy, the manner of death, which is still unknown will be determined at a coroner's inquest which is yet to be scheduled. Additional investigative work continues which includes, but is not limited to, additional interviews, ballistics examination, computer evidence recovery, and fingerprint and telephone analyses. Upon completion, the investigative case file will be provided to the coroner for use in the inquest process.

Until the coroner's inquest has determined the manner of death and the case is closed, no additional information regarding the investigation will be made available.

. The Davlin family remains in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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Pam Wieties
Director's Public Information Office
801 South Seventh Street
Suite 1001A
Springfield IL 62703
217-782-6637
email: Pam_Wieties@isp.state.il.us

Springfield Mayor Timothy Davlin Death Investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Public Information Office
December 14, 2010 217-782-6637
www.isp.state.il.us

TDD: 1-800-255-3323

Illinois State Police investigating death of Springfield Mayor Timothy Davlin

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced today it has been requested by the Springfield Police Department to conduct an investigation into the death of Springfield Mayor Timothy J. Davlin.

At this point in the investigation, the ISP is conducting an investigative canvas of Mayor Davlin's neighborhood, conducting investigative interviews, and processing the incident scene to include a search of the property. Illinois State Police Investigators will attend the autopsy which is currently scheduled to take place on December 15. The ISP would like to extend its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mayor Davlin, and to the residents of Springfield.

No additional information will be provided until the investigation has been completed.

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Press Conference -- Springfield Mayor Timothy Davlin death investigation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Public Information Office
December 14, 2010 217-782-6637
www.isp.state.il.us

TDD: 1-800-255-3323

MEDIA ADVISORY

What: Death Investigation of Springfield Mayor Timothy Davlin

When: Tuesday, December 14, 2010
3:30 p.m.

Where: Illinois State Police Headquarters
801 South 7^th Street
Springfield

Please enter the building at the doors on 7^th Street.





Pam Wieties
Director's Public Information Office
801 South Seventh Street
Suite 1001A
Springfield IL 62703
217-782-6637
email: Pam_Wieties@isp.state.il.us

ISP District 11 Crash Release- Crash #11-10-03414

Illinois State Police District 11
Crash Release

Date: 12/10/10
Time: 11:35 p.m.
Location: St. Clair Avenue- 82 Feet East of North 70th Street
County: St. Clair
Crash Number: 11-10-03414

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 2000 Dodge Neon
Driver Name: Barry J. Tobin
Gender: Male
Age: 18
City/State of Residence : Belleville, IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Minor
Taken To: Memorial Hospital-Belleville

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: 2006 Lincoln LS
Driver Name: Sean M. Rose
Gender: Male
Age: 33
City/State of Residence : Swansea, IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Fatal
Taken To: n/a

Unit 3
Vehicle Description: 1989 Dodge Ram Truck
Driver Name: Richard W. Thornton
Gender: Male
Age: 22
City/State of Residence : Belleville, IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To: n/a

Passenger 1
Unit #: 1
Name: Damien P. Brendel
Gender: Male
Age: 21
City/State of Residence: Fairview Heights, IL.
Seatbelt use: None
Injuries: Serious
Taken To: St. Louis University Hospital

Passenger 2
Unit #: 1
Name: Derek J. Valerius
Gender: Male
Age: 17
City/State of Residence: Belleville, IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Minor
Taken To: Memorial Hospital- Belleville

Passenger 3
Unit #: 3
Name: Jamie R. Fazris
Gender: M
Age: 18
City/State of Residence: IL.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To: n/a






Narrative: Unit #1 and Unit #3 were traveling westbound on St. Clair Avenue at 70th Street. Unit #2 was traveling eastbound on St. Clair Avenue at 70th Street. Unit #1 was traveling at a very high rate of speed, went out of control, crossed over across the center turn lane, and struck Unit #2 head on. The front seat passenger of Unit #1, Brendal, was ejected from the vehicle, and was later flown to St. Louis University Hospital by ARCH. Unit #1's engine block became detached from the vehicle and struck Unit #3. Unit #2 caught fire from the collision. The driver of Unit #2, Rose, was pronounced dead at the scene by the St. Clair County Coroner. Alcohol was a factor in this traffic crash, and the crash investigation is ongoing.

Sgt. Brent Beltz #4588

* The public is reminded that criminal defendants are presumed innocent until the government is able to prove its charges in court beyond a reasonable doubt.

Illinois State Police - Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: December 8, 2010
Time: 3:18 PM



FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524
www.isp.state.il.us
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
TDD:1.800.255.3323


COLLINSVILLE, IL � Lieutenant Parsons, Interim District 11 Commander, announced the DUI enforcement activity for the week of Monday, November 29 through Sunday, December 5. District 11 Troopers arrested and charged the following subjects with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Zero Tolerance:
* Rachael Mascenik, age 29, of Collinsville, Illinois. Arrested on November 30, 2010 in Madison County for DUI.

* Stephen Caines, age 30, of St. Charles, Missouri. Arrested on December 1, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.

* Stephanie Hegger, age 37 of St. Louis, Missouri. Arrested on December 1, 2010 in Madison County for DUI.

* Douglas Mollet, age 23, of Breese, Illinois. Arrested on December 2, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.

* Anthony Smith, age 34, of St. Louis, Missouri. Arrested on December 4, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI

* Tiffany Moss, age 23, of Granite City, Illinois. Arrested on December 4, 2010 in Madison County for DUI.

* Wayne Felton, age 29, of Cahokia, Illinois. Arrested on December 4, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.

* Michael Deist, age 18, of Bethalto, Illinois. Arrested on December 4, 2010 in Madison County for Zero Tollerance.

THE PUBLIC IS REMINDED THAT ALL ARRESTED PERSONS ARE MERELY ACCUSED OF THE CHARGES AGAINST THEM AND ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.
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(See attached file: DUIArrests120510.pdf)(See attached file: DUIArrests120510.txt)

Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office

Illinois State Police - Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: December 7, 2010
Time: 4:56 PM



FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524
www.isp.state.il.us
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
TDD:1.800.255.3323


Collinsville, IL � Lieutenant Parsons, Interim District 11 Commander, announced today the results of the Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (S.T.E.P) that were conducted from November 1 through November 30. The S.T.E.P. were conducted in Madison and St. Clair counties. District 11 Troopers concentrated on speeding, failure to use occupant restraints and other driving offenses as part of their enforcement efforts.
During S.T.E.P. District 11 Troopers issued 410 citations. Speeding accounted for almost half of the citations (204 issued for speeding) and 85 people were issued citations for not wearing their seat belt. Two people were arrested for driving under the influence and 11 other alcohol related citations were issued. Twelve people were arrested for outstanding warrants and 29 people were arrested for driving while their driver�s license was suspended. Vehicle equipment and registration citations were also issued during S.T.E.P.
Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols involve a combination of increased enforcement and public information designed to raise public awareness of and compliance with all traffic laws. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Speeding is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to traffic crashes.
Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols are funded through a grant from the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The grant is administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.
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Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office

ISP District 11 Crash Release- Crash #11-10-619

Illinois State Police District 11
Crash Release

Date: 12/04/2010
Time: 05:30am.
Location: IL Rt 157, 351 feet south of Trotter Road.
County: Madison
Crash Number: 11-10-3343

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 2004 Pontiac Grand Am
Driver Name: Brandon L. Banks
Gender: Male
Age: 22
City/State of Residence : Alton, IL.
Seatbelt use: yes
Injuries: none reported
Taken To: N/A

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: N/A
Driver Name:
Gender:
Age:
City/State of Residence :
Seatbelt use:
Injuries:
Taken To:


Passenger 1
Unit #: none
Name:
Gender:
Age:
City/State of Residence:
Seatbelt use:
Injuries:
Taken To:


Narrative: Unit #1 was traveling N/B on IL 157 approximately 1/4 MI. south of Hamel. Unit #1 driver lost control crossing the S/B lane anf ran off the road to the west. Unit #1 overturned coming to rest upside down on the west side of IL 157. Unit #1 driver left the scene and later reported crash to authorities approximately 2 hours later. Approximately 15 feet of guardrail was damaged in the crash along with 3 guardrail posts.

* The public is reminded that criminal defendants are presumed innocent until the government is able to prove its charges in court beyond a reasonable doubt.

ISP District 11 Crash Release- Crash #11-10-619

Illinois State Police District 11
Crash Release

Date: 12/04/2010
Time: 07:51am
Location: US 40 E/B - 450 feet west of overpass road.
County: Bond
Crash Number: 11-10-3344

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 1998 GMC YUKON
Driver Name: THERESA MAYFIELD
Gender: Female
Age: 40
City/State of Residence : JACKSON, MO.
Seatbelt use: YES
Injuries: MINOR
Taken To: GREENVILLE REGIONAL

Unit 2
Vehicle Description:
Driver Name:
Gender:
Age:
City/State of Residence :
Seatbelt use:
Injuries: None/Minor/Serious/Fatal
Taken To: Hospital


Passenger 1
Unit #: 1
Name: TAMMY L. JONES
Gender: F
Age: 46
City/State of Residence: SEDGEWICKVILLE, MO.
Seatbelt use: NO
Injuries: MINOR
Taken To: GREENVILLE REGIONAL


Narrative: Unit #1 was traveling E/B on US 40 approximately 450 feet west of Overpass road. Unit #1 lost control on the wet roadway, struck the W/B guardrail and overturned down an embankment. Both the driver and passenger suffered minor injuries and were transported to Greenville Hospital.

* The public is reminded that criminal defendants are presumed innocent until the government is able to prove its charges in court beyond a reasonable doubt.

Illinois State Police - Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: December 3, 2010
Time: 11:58 AM



FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524
www.isp.state.il.us
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
TDD:1.800.255.3323


COLLINSVILLE, IL � Lieutenant Parsons, Interim District 11 Commander, announced the DUI enforcement activity for the week of Monday, November 22 through Sunday, November 28. District 11 Troopers arrested and charged the following subjects with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Zero Tolerance:
* Darren Shaw, age 24, of St. Louis, Missouri. Arrested on November 22, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.

* Travis Birkenkamp, age 25, of Litchfield, Illinois. Arrested on November 23, 2010 in Madison County for DUI.

* Gregory Jones, age 20 of Belleville, Illinois. Arrested on November 24, 2010 in St. Clair County for Zero Tolerance.

* Jay Brombolich, age 34, of Collinsville, Illinois. Arrested on November 27, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.

* Lashell Carthen, age 31, of St. Louis, Missouri. Arrested on November 27, 2010 in St. Clair Count for DUI

* Ashley Bonds, age 21, of Belleville, Illinois. Arrested on November 28, 2010 in St. Clair County for DUI.


THE PUBLIC IS REMINDED THAT ALL ARRESTED PERSONS ARE MERELY ACCUSED OF THE CHARGES AGAINST THEM AND ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.
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***Please see attached for DUI arrest information***

(See attached file: DUIArrests120310.pdf)(See attached file: DUIArrests120310.txt)

Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office

ISP District 11 Crash Release- Crash #11-10-3294

Illinois State Police District 11
Crash Release

Date: 11/28/10
Time: 9:53 P.M.
Location: I-70 Westbound Mile Post 27.5
County: Madison
Crash Number: 11-10-03294

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 1998 Pontiac Grand Am
Driver Name: Christina N. Watson
Gender: Female
Age: 18
City/State of Residence : Hillsboro, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Fatal

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: 2007 Chevrolet Impala
Driver Name: Nicholas A. Lindenmeyer
Gender: Male
Age: 18
City/State of Residence : Arcola, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None

Unit 3
Vehicle Description: 2005 Peterbuilt
Driver Name: Ronald M. Yoder
Gender: Male
Age: 38
City/State of Residence : Moahnton, PA
Seatbelt use: No
Injuries: None

Narrative:
Unit 1 was traveling I-70 W/B at Milepost 27.5 in the left lane. Unit 2 was traveling I-70 W/B at Milepost 27.5 in the right lane. Unit 3 was parked on the right shoulder of the ramp from I-70 W/B to the Silver Lake Rest Area.

Unit 1 made a sudden lane change from the left lane to the right lane and struck Unit 2 in the rear driver's side with the right front side of Unit 1. The impact from the collision caused Unit 2 to lose control and slide off roadway into the drainage ditch north of I-70. Unit 1 also lost control from the collision and began sliding towards the north side of I-70. During the slide Unit 1 overturned and struck the left rear corner of the trailer belonging to Unit 3 with the top of Unit 1.

Unit 1 came to rest on the shoulder of the ramp from I-70 W/B to the Silver Lake Rest Area. Unit 2 sustained damage to the front and rear of the vehicle. Unit
3's trailer sustained damage to the entire rear.

No charges have been filed.

* The public is reminded that criminal defendants are presumed innocent until the government is able to prove its charges in court beyond a reasonable doubt.

Illinois State Police - Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 29, 2010
Time: 10:44 AM



FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524
www.isp.state.il.us
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
TDD:1.800.255.3323


COLLINSVILLE, IL � Lieutenant Parsons, Interim District 11 Commander, announced today that the Illinois State Police will conduct Roadside Safety Checks (R.S.C) in the Metro-East area, St. Clair, Madison, Monroe, Bond, and Clinton counties, during the month of December.
A roadside safety check is an effective tool for generating voluntary compliance by the motoring public. The potential to come across these checks encourages motorists to arrange designated drivers, keep their consumption of alcohol within the allowable limits, or not travel in a motor vehicle after drinking.
Alcohol and drug impairment is a significant factor in over 40 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois. Safety checks are designed to keep our roads safe by taking dangerous DUI offenders off the road.
Officers working the R.S.C. will also be watchful for drivers who are operating vehicles in an unsafe manner, driving with a suspended or revoked driver�s license, and transporting open alcoholic beverages.
This Roadside Safety Check is funded through a grant from the United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The grant is administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.
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*** Please See Attached***

(See attached file: RSCNotification_December.pdf)
(See attached file: RSCNotification_December.txt)

Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office

Illinois State Police - Media Advisory

MEDIA ADVISORY



Contact: Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524 - work
618.973.3050 - cell
www.isp.state.il.us
mike.link@isp.state.il.us



Who: Dan Kent, Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety, Law Enforcement Liaison Coordinator

Chief Rick Watson, Cahokia Police Department, Chief of Police

Lieutenant Brad Parsons, Illinois State Police, District 11 Interim Commander

What: Thanksgiving Mobilization Announcement

When: Tuesday, November 23, 2010
10:00 a.m.

Where: Cahokia Police Department
103 Main Street
Cahokia, IL


The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Cahokia Police Department and the Illinois State Police will be holding a press conference to remind the public to travel safely over the holiday weekend.



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***Please See Attached***
(See attached file: Thanksgiving Media Advisory.txt)

(See attached file: Thanksgiving Media Advisory.pdf)


Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office

Illinois State Police - Letter to the Editor

Please see attached.

(See attached file: Thanksgiving Letter to the Editor.doc)

Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office

ISP District 11 Crash Release- I-64 fatal crash - NAMES RELEASED

Illinois State Police District 11
Crash Release

*** PRELIMINARY INFORMATION***
*** CRASH IS STILL BEING INVESTIGATED***
***CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED***

Date: 11/17/10
Time: 4:53 a.m.
Location: I-64 westbound .25 mile west of mile post 36 (near the Clinton Co./Washington Co. line)
County: Clinton
Crash Number: 11-10-03151

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: Blue 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
Driver Name: Robert Wayne Cesares
Gender: Male
Age: 39
City/State of Residence : Saint Louis, MO
Seatbelt use: Unknown
Injuries: Fatal
Taken To: Memorial Hospital - Belleville

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: 2009 International
Driver Name: Jessica M. Williams
Gender: Female
Age: 29
City/State of Residence : Old Town, FL
Seatbelt use: Unknown
Injuries: Fatal

Passenger 1
Unit #: 2
Name: Lucas P. Williams
Gender: Male
Age: 29
City/State of Residence: Old Town, FL
Seatbelt use: Unknown
Injuries: Serious
Taken To: St. John's Mercy

Narrative:
Unit one, a Chevrolet Malibu, was traveling eastbound on I-64 in the westbound lanes of traffic. Unit two, a truck-tractor semi-trailer, was westbound on I-64 Unit two tried to avoid unit one and was unable to do so. Unit one crashed, head-on, into unit two. Unit two exited the roadway, when down an embankment, and caught on fire. Driver of unit two was trapped inside the vehicle and died due to the fire. The passenger of unit two was transported to St. John's Mercy with severe burns. The driver of unit one was transported to Belleville Memorial Hospital and later died from injuries obtained from the crash. The male and female inside unit two were husband and wife.

* The public is reminded that criminal defendants are presumed innocent until the government is able to prove its charges in court beyond a reasonable doubt.

ISP District 11 Crash Release- I-64 fatal crash

Illinois State Police District 11
Crash Release

*** PRELIMINARY INFORMATION***
*** CRASH IS STILL BEING INVESTIGATED***
***CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED***

Date: 11/17/10
Time: 4:53 a.m.
Location: I-64 westbound .25 mile west of mile post 36 (near the Clinton Co./Washington Co. line)
County: Clinton
Crash Number: 11-10-03151

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: Blue 2010 Chevrolet Malibu
Driver Name: Robert Wayne Cesares
Gender: Male
Age: 39
City/State of Residence : Saint Louis, MO
Seatbelt use: Unknown
Injuries: Fatal
Taken To: Memorial Hospital - Belleville

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: 2009 International
Driver Name: WITHHELD UNTIL NEXT-OF-KIN NOTIFICATION
Gender: Female
Age: 29
City/State of Residence : Old Town, FL
Seatbelt use: Unknown
Injuries: Fatal

Passenger 1
Unit #: 2
Name: WITHHELD UNTIL NEXT-OF-KIN NOTIFICATION
Gender: Male
Age: 29
City/State of Residence: Old Town, FL
Seatbelt use: Unknown
Injuries: Serious
Taken To: St. John's Mercy

Narrative:
Unit one, a Chevrolet Malibu, was traveling eastbound on I-64 in the westbound lanes of traffic. Unit two, a truck-tractor semi-trailer, was westbound on I-64 Unit two tried to avoid unit one and was unable to do so. Unit one crashed, head-on, into unit two. Unit two exited the roadway, when down an embankment, and caught on fire. Driver of unit two was trapped inside the vehicle and died due to the fire. The passenger of unit two was transported to St. John's Mercy with severe burns. The driver of unit one was transported to Belleville Memorial Hospital and later died from injuries obtained from the crash. The male and female inside unit two were husband and wife.

* The public is reminded that criminal defendants are presumed innocent until the government is able to prove its charges in court beyond a reasonable doubt.

ISP District 11 Crash Release- Crash #11-10-619

Illinois State Police District 11
Crash Release

Date: 11/16/10
Time: 11:10 P.M.
Location: IL-156 950 feet east of Oexner Lane
County: Monroe
Crash Number: 11-10-03149

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: Silver 2006 Chevrolet Malibu Ls
Driver Name: Unknown
Gender: Unknown
Age: Unknown
City/State of Residence : Unknown

AT THIS TIME WE HAVE NOT DETERMINED WHO WAS DRIVING - NEITHER PERSON WAS WEARING THEIR SEATBELT.

Passenger 1
Unit #: 1
Name: Kayla A. Amann
Gender: Female
Age: 19
City/State of Residence: Red Bud, IL
Seatbelt use: None
Injuries: Serious
Taken To: Saint Louis University Hospital

Passenger 2
Unit #: 1
Name: Jerod Staub
Gender: Male
Age: 22
City/State of Residence: Waterloo, IL
Seatbelt use: None
Injuries: Fatal

Narrative:
Unit one was traveling west on IL-156 approximately 950 feet east of Oexner Lane. Unit one ran off the right side of the road and struck the embankment. Unit one then spun around and rolled over. Unit one landed on its hood with the male subject, Staub, trapped underneath the front end of the vehcle. Amann was located in the back seat of the vehicle and was removed by first responders. Staub was pronounced dead at the scene by the Monroe Count Corner. Amann was Arch Med-Vac to Saint Louis University Hospital.

At this time the crash is still under investigation and no charges have be brought.

* The public is reminded that criminal defendants are presumed innocent until the government is able to prove its charges in court beyond a reasonable doubt.

Fatal Crashes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 5, 2010
Time: 10:36 AM



FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524
www.isp.state.il.us
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
TDD:1.800.255.3323

Collinsville, IL � State wide, Illinois roadways have seen 718 fatal crashes resulting in 776 deaths so far this year. The Metro-East (Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair counties) has contributed 48 of the fatal crashes resulting in 52 deaths. Of the 48 fatal crashes that occurred in the Metro-East, only three of them were caused by actions outside of the drivers� control*. Drivers� actions, or lack of them, are the primary cause of motor vehicle deaths in the Metro-East.
Drivers failing to yield the right-of-way, following to close, speeding, and improper lane use account for the majority of the causes of fatal crashes in the Metro-East. Alcohol also plays a factor as it was involved in 12 of the fatal crashes.
Fatal crashes can occur on any type of road. In the Metro-East, the majority (17) of fatal crashes were listed as occurring on city streets. Followed by state highways (15), county roads and interstate (each with 7), and then U.S. highways (2).
As we approach the holiday seasons, Lieutenant Parsons, Interim District 11 Commander, would like to encourage motoring public to travel safely. Lieutenant Parsons stated; �It doesn�t matter if you�re going across town, across the county, or across the state, a fatal traffic crash can occur anywhere.� He further stated; �Make sure you watch your speed, keep a good following distance, pay attention to the road in front of you, and make sure everyone is buckled up. We want everyone traveling on Illinois roadways to arrive alive.�
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* Six fatal crashes did not have a contributory cause (CC) listed, two CCs were listed as N/A, and in three crashes the CC was listed as �unable to determine.�
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The Illinois State Police, District 11, is currently investigating two fatal crashes that occurred last night and early this morning.

The first fatal crash occurred on November 16, 2010 at approximately 11:10 p.m. It was a single vehicle crash that occurred on IL-156 near Oexner Lane in Monroe County. There were two people in the car (neither were wearing their seat belt - at this time, we are unsure who was driving). One was killed, one was transported by Arch Med-Vac to St. Louis University Hospital (condition unknown).

The second fatal crash occurred on November 17, 2010 at approximately 4:53 a.m. on I-64 westbound at mile post 36 (near the Washington/Clinton County line). A eastbound Chevrolet car went through the median and was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes. The Chevrolet car crashed head first into a westbound truck-tractor semi-trailer. The drivers of both vehicles were killed. The driver of the Chevrolet was transported to an area hospital and later died. The driver of the truck-tractor semi-trailer was pronounced dead at the scene. There was a passenger in the truck-tractor semi-trailer who was transported to St. Johns Mercy (condition unknown).

Investigations are ongoing and more information will be released upon notification of next-of-kin.

The majority of traffic crashes are caused by driver action or inaction. Drivers and passengers should be reminded to ALWAYS wear their seatbelts. Drivers need to watch their speed, don't drink and drive, and pay attention to the road/limit distractions.

The Metro-East has experienced 58 fatal crashes this year, eight have been reported since October 30, 2010. Please see previous press release (released November 5, 2010 - attached to this message) for data on fatal crashes.

(See attached file: DriveSafe110510.pdf)(See attached file: DriveSafe110510.txt)

Trooper Mike Link (5222)
Illinois State Police District 11
Media Liaison/Safety Education Officer
618.346.3524 - Office
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ISP District 11 Crash Release- Fatal Crash #11-10-03102

Illinois State Police District 11
Crash Release

Date: 11/13/10
Time: 7:05 a.m..
Location: Interstate 70- Westbound at Milepost 44
County: Bond
Crash Number: 11-10-03102

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 2009 Freightliner / pulling semi-trailer
Driver Name: Thomas A. Tritt
Gender: Male
Age: 55
City/State of Residence : O'Fallon, MO.
Seatbelt use: Unknown
Injuries: Minor
Taken To: Greenville Hospital

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: 2002 Freightliner/ pulling a semi-trailer
Driver Name: Basil Y. Khamis
Gender: Male
Age: 50
City/State of Residence : El Cajon, CA
Seatbelt use: n/a
Injuries: Fatal
Taken To: n/a

Narrative: On 11/13/10, at approximately 7:05 a.m., Basil Y. Khamis
had the tractor trailer (Unit #2) that he had been driving a few minutes
earlier pulled onto the right shoulder and parked on Westbound Interstate
70 at milepost 44. It appears that Khamis had exited his vehicle, and was
standing on the shoulder near or on the white line, next to the trailer
that Unit #2 had been pulling. Unit #1, a tractor trailer, being driven by
Thomas A. Tritt, was traveling westbound on Interstate 70, approaching
Unit #2. Tritt fell asleep, and Unit #1 drifted to the right and struck
Unit #2 and Khamis. Khamis was pronounced dead at the scene by the Bond
County Coroner's Office. Tritt had minor injuries, and was transported to
Greenville Regional Hospital.

* The public is reminded that criminal defendants are presumed innocent
until the government is able to prove its charges in court beyond a
reasonable doubt.

Sgt. Brent Beltz #4588
Illinois State Police- District #11