ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
For Immediate Release:
March 30, 2011
04:04 p.m.
For More Information Contact:
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524 - work
618.973.3050 - cell
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
COLLINSVILLE, IL - Illinois State Police, District 11, is currently investigating a car versus school bus crash. The crash occurred at 2:55 p.m. on IL Route 4 just south of Hunter School Road (North of St. Jacob, IL). The road was closed down for approximately one hour but IS NOW OPEN. The bus was carrying 21 students ages 13-16 from the Triad school district. Neither of the driver's were injured and some minor bumps and bruises were reported by the students. NO-ONE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. The investigation is still on-going.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Illinois State Police - Press Release
Sunday, March 27, 2011
ISP District 11 Crash Release- Crash #11-11-00905- UPDATED WITH DECEASED DRIVER'S NAME
D11Adm ISP D11 Adm
Illinois State Police District 11
Crash Release
Date: 03/26/2011
Time: 06:28 a.m.
Location: Interstate 255 Northbound at Milepost 8
County: St. Clair
Crash Number: 11-11-00905
Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 2002 Audi TT Coupe
Driver Name: Andrew R. Padberg
Gender: Male
Age: 47
City/State of Residence : St. Louis, Mo.
Seatbelt use: Unknown
Injuries: Fatal
Taken To: St. Anthonys Hospital
Unit 2
Vehicle Description: 2008 Volvo Tractor/Trailer
Driver Name: Gene A. McGowan
Gender: Male
Age: 47
City/State of Residence : Riesel, Tx.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To: n/a
Passenger 1
Unit #: 2
Name: Arletter L. Davis
Gender: Female
Age: 43
City/State of Residence: Riesel, Tx.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To: n/a
Narrative:
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* 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.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
ISP District 11 Crash Release- Crash #11-11-00905
Illinois State Police District 11
Crash Release
Date: 03/26/2011
Time: 06:28 a.m.
Location: Interstate 255 Northbound at Milepost 8
County: St. Clair
Crash Number: 11-11-00905
Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 2002 Audi TT Coupe
Driver Name:
Gender: Male
Age: 47
City/State of Residence : St. Louis, Mo.
Seatbelt use: Unknown
Injuries: Fatal
Taken To: St. Anthonys Hospital
Unit 2
Vehicle Description: 2008 Volvo Tractor/Trailer
Driver Name: Gene A. McGowan
Gender: Male
Age: 47
City/State of Residence : Riesel, Tx.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To: n/a
Passenger 1
Unit #: 2
Name: Arletter L. Davis
Gender: Female
Age: 43
City/State of Residence: Riesel, Tx.
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To: n/a
Narrative:
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* 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.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Illinois State Police - Press Release
(See attached file: RSCNotification_April.pdf)
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
For Immediate Release:
March 24, 2011
11:41 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 – Lieutenant Parsons, Interim District 11 Commander, announced today that the Illinois State Police may conduct Roadside Safety Checks (R.S.C) in the Metro-East area, St. Clair, Madison, Monroe, Bond, and Clinton counties, during the month of April.
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 drive a motor vehicle after drinking. Safety checks are designed to keep our roads safe by taking dangerous DUI offenders off the road.
Across the country, an average of one alcohol-related traffic death occurs every 45 minutes. Alcohol and drug impairment are significant factors in over 40 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois. Each year in Illinois, hundreds of lives are lost in alcohol-related crashes. Don't risk losing your license, your car, and your freedom. If you drive impaired, law enforcement will arrest you.
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.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Illinois State Police Cadet Class Graduation - March 18 - 10 a.m.
Media Advisory
- Contact: Public Information Office
www. isp.state.il.us
TDD: 1-800-255-3323
WHAT: Illinois State Police Cadet Class Graduation
WHEN: Friday, March 18, 2011
10 a.m.
WHERE: Illinois State Police Academy
3700 East Lake Shore Drive
Springfield
Interim Director Patrick Keen will give the oath of an Illinois State Police officer to 40 members of Cadet Class 118 during graduation ceremonies. The new officers begin their district assignments in Ashkum, Chicago, Downer's Grove, Pecatonica, Pittsfield, and Sterling on Monday, March 21.
While attending the ISP Academy, the officers went through a 25-week rigorous regimen of physical and classroom instruction which included training in Terrorism Awareness, Domestic Violence, Critical Incident Response, Firearms Training, First Responder Certification, Illinois Vehicle Code, Criminal Law, Motor Carrier Safety, Emergency Pursuit Driving, Juvenile Law, Police Response to Mental Illness, and more.
Satellite Coordinates:
Slug: Illinois State Police Cadet Class #118 Graduation Ceremony
Date: 3/18/11
Time: 2:00 PM (CT) – 2:15 PM (CT)
Satellite: AMC 15KU
Transponder: 01
Slot: C9
Downlink Frequency: 11724.5
Downlink Polarization: V
Bandwidth: 9 MHz
Symbol Rate: 3.978729
FEC: 3 / 4
Data Rate: 5.5
For technical assistance please call The Illinois Information Service at 217.785.5499.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Illinois State Police - Press Release
***Addition to Awards Banquet Release***
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
For Immediate Release:
March 16, 2011
03:45 p.m.
For More Information Contact:
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524 - work
618.973.3050 - cell
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
Along with the previously released information regarding the Illinois State Police, District 11 and Zone 6, Awards Banquet, please include the following information.
Trooper Mark McAmish was recognized as being chosen the District 11 Trooper of the year.
Telecommunicator Lisa Mojzis was recognized as being chosen the District 11 Telecommunicator of the year.
Sergeant Brian Latham was recognized as being chosen the Zone 6 Investigator of the year.
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Illinois State Police - Press Release
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
(See attached file: AwardsRelease.pdf)
For Immediate Release:
March 16, 2011
10:38 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 – On March 16, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. the Illinois State Police, District 11 and Zone 6, held their annual Awards Ceremony. Awards were given by the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police to officers for their efforts in making area roadways safer. Service pins were awarded to employees for their years of service to the Illinois State Police. Certificates of recognition and "Saved by the Safety Belt" awards were also presented. Below is a list of the awards.
Illinois Department of Transportation awards – Presented by Richard Allan, Law Enforcement Liaison with the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.
• Alcohol impaired drivers are annually responsible for a significant number of personal injury and loss of life traffic crashes. The following officers received achievement awards based on the number of total career arrests they have made for driving under the influence (DUI).
Trooper N. Lohman – 500
Trooper S. Dannenbrink – 100
Trooper E. Schank – 100
Trooper W. Owen – 75
Trooper C. Alberson – 50
Trooper J. Baudino – 50
Trooper K. DeGroot – 50
Trooper J. Korte – 50
Trooper J. Leckrone – 50
Trooper M. Link – 50
Trooper B. Marlow – 50
Trooper K. Seger – 50
Trooper C. Thompson – 50
Trooper D. Weh – 50
Trooper B. Wilken – 50
Trooper R. Mickle – 25
Trooper M. Leitschuh – 25
Trooper T. Hatley – 25
Trooper K. Cameron – 25
Trooper E. Heberer – 25
• Aggressive traffic enforcement and promoting the increased use of seatbelts on Illinois roadways results in the saving of lives and prevention of injuries due to traffic crashes. The following officers received achievement awards for reaching 2,000 arrests for seat belt violations or speeding.
Master Sergeant I. Escobedo – Speeding
Sergeant C. Campbell – Speeding
Trooper D. Colon – Speeding
Trooper K. Draper – Speeding
Trooper C. Dye Jr. – Seat Belt
Trooper D. Harriel – Seat Belt
Trooper J. Leckrone – Speeding
Trooper D. Moore – Speeding
Trooper K. Seger – Speeding
o The following officers received achievement awards for reaching 1,000 arrests for seat belt violations or speeding.
Trooper D. Colon – Seat Belt
Trooper G. Cox – Speeding
Trooper S. Dannenbrink – Seat Belt
Trooper D. Eads – Speeding
Trooper D. Hays – Speeding
Trooper P. Gureski – Speeding
Trooper J. Leckrone – Seat Belt
Trooper M. Mechler – Speeding
Trooper R. Mickle – Speeding
Trooper E. Schank – Speeding
Trooper M. Schmitt – Speeding
Trooper K. Seger – Seat Belt
Trooper J. Snyder – Seat Belt
Illinois State Police District 11 awards – Presented by Lieutenant Brad Parsons, Interim Commander, Lieutenant Steve Waggoner, Administrative Officer, and Master Sergeant Chris Trame, Interim Operations Officer.
• Illinois State Police District 11 is responsible for keeping roadways in Monroe, Clinton, Bond, St. Clair, and Madison counties safe for motorists. Enforcement of state laws and federal regulations assists in providing for safer roadways. The following officers received awards for their enforcement efforts during the 2010 calendar year.
Trooper D. Cullen – 55 DUI arrests.
Trooper J. Randolph – 87 alcohol arrests.
Trooper J. Leckrone – 497 occupant restraint arrests.
Trooper D. Moore – 1,622 total activity (citations and warnings).
Trooper D. Moore – 1,133 speed arrests.
Trooper S. Dannenbrink – 309 criminal arrests.
Trooper W. Owen – 126 Motor Carrier Safety (MCS) inspections.
(non-Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer).
Trooper B. Ropac – 917 MCS inspections.
(Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer).
• The following individuals were presented with "Saved by the Safety Belt" awards. "Saved by the Safety Belt" is a statewide program to increase awareness of the lifesaving value of safety belts through public recognition of individuals who survived traffic crashes because they were properly buckled up. All certificates and awards are obtained with federal highway safety funds provided to the Illinois Department of Transportation-Division of Traffic Safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Amy Tiseth-Moore
Christian Moore
Zachary Moore
Caroline Moore
Trooper P. Huniak
Emmarie Snyder
• Departmental Recognition – Presented by Commander S. Abbott
o A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Telecommunicator Specialist Judith Feig for going above and beyond her normal duties. Though she was provided very little information, Telecommunicator Feig was able to locate the address and assist with the safe return of a possible Alzheimer's patient.
o A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Special Agent Sean King. Special Agent King rekindled a stale case involving a brutally violent incident. His exceptional investigative and interviewing skills eventually led to the arrest of Keith Recklein for Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault. Recklein was later convicted and sentenced to 50 years in the Department of Corrections.
o A Certificate of Recognition was presented to members of the Illinois State Police Motorcycle Enforcement Bureau (MEB) for their contributions to speed limit compliance, reduction of fatalities, and enforcement of the "Fatal Five." During four years of patrol MEB officers issued 201,386 citations, recorded 179 Driving Under the Influence arrests, and made 1,282 criminal arrests. Traffic crash fatalities decreased to a record level during the same four year period. The following officers received a Certificate of Recognition:
Lieutenant Brad Parsons
Master Sergeant I. Escobedo
Sergeant C. Campbell
Trooper D. Colon
Trooper J. Leckrone
Trooper K. Seger
Trooper J. Snyder
Trooper D. Watts
• Special Recognition – District 11 – Presented by Lieutenant Brad Parsons, Interim District Commander.
o A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Mr. Matthew Gehrs, Manager of the Collinsville Walmart. For many years Walmart has provided assistance to the Illinois State Police by providing their facility, equipment, and manpower. Walmart's continuing assistance is an asset to the Illinois State Police's commitment of enforcing the laws of the State of Illinois in removing criminal activity.
o A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Mr. Ron Shownes, Law Enforcement Coordinator for the U.S. Attorney's Office. Mr. Shownes has been invaluable in his assistance to District 11 and Zone 6. He demonstrates excellence and inspires other to perform at their best. His professional skills and devotion to duty reflects the highest credit upon the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Illinois.
• Illinois State Police District 11 Service Pins (years of service) – Presented by Commander Scott Abbott, Region IV Commander (for those with 20 years of service and over) and Lieutenant Brad Parsons, Interim District Commander (for those with up to 15 years of service).
o 5 years
Trooper C. Alberson
Trooper Z. Heard
Trooper P. Gureski
Trooper W. Owen
Trooper M. Renner
Trooper S. Wobbe
Trooper S. Dannenbrink
Trooper N. Homann
Trooper B. Marlow
Trooper J. Randolph
Trooper D. Watts
o 10 years
Trooper K. Draper
o 15 years
Trooper G. Cox
Trooper J. Fisher
o 25 years
Trooper M. McAmish
• Illinois State Police Zone 6 Service Pins (years of service)
o 5 years
Special Agent J. Brunnworth
Special Agent D. Wingle
o 10 years
Master Sergeant D. Wise
Special Agent S. Boothe
• Illinois State Police Zone 6 Newly Appointed Special Agents
Special Agent J. Brunnworth
Special Agent B. Koch
Special Agent M. Swindle
Special Agent Steve Jackson
Special Agent C. Nolan
Special Agent D. Wingle
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Roadside safety check results, March 12 , I-255 southbound at Moussette Lane
Please see attached.
(See attached file: RSC Release.pdf)
Illinois State Police - Media Advisory
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
For Immediate Release:
March 15, 2011
09:41 a.m.
For More Information Contact:
Trooper Mike Link
618.346.3524 - work
618.973.3050 - cell
mike.link@isp.state.il.us
Illinois State Police - Collinsville
March 16, 2011
Illinois State Police Awards Ceremony
District 11 & Zone 6
WHO:
The Honorable Stephen Wigginton, United States Attorney-Southern District of Illinois.
Rich Allan, Law Enforcement Liaison, Illinois Department of Transportation
Commander Scott Abbott, Illinois State Police, Region IV Commander
Lieutenant Brad Parsons, Illinois State Police, Interim District 11 Commander
Lieutenant James Morrisey, Illinois State Police, Interim Zone 6 Commander
WHAT:
The Illinois State Police, Collinsville, will be holding their annual awards ceremony for District 11 and Zone 6. Awards will be given to officers for their roles in making area roadways safer. Award categories include but are not limited to: arrests for driving under the influence, alcohol related arrests, occupant restraint citations, speed citations, and total criminal arrests. Illinois State Police service pins (years of service) will be awarded along with other certificates of recognition.
WHEN:
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE:
Cafeteria
Illinois Department of Transportation District 8
1102 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234
(See attached file: AwardsAdvisory.pdf)
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Illinois State Police - Press Release
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
For Immediate Release:
March 10, 2011
07:41 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 – Illinois State Police District 11 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Brad Parsons, has announced District 11 enforcement figures and activity for February 2011.
Illinois State Police District 11 Troopers issued 1,457 citations, 834 written warnings, and made 180 criminal arrests during the month of February. Speeding accounted for 381 citations and 270 citations were issued for occupant restraint violations.
Troopers investigated 260 traffic crashes, assisted 856 motorists, and conducted 315 commercial vehicle inspections, 39 of which were placed out-of-service. There were 39 arrests made for driving under the influence and 53 other citations issued for alcohol related violations.
District 11, which encompasses Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair counties, experienced one traffic crash fatality in February.
According to the National Safety Council the major contributing factors to motor-vehicle deaths in the United States are lack of occupant protection, alcohol, speeding, young drivers, distractions, and large trucks.
In an effort to reduce fatalities, the Illinois State Police uses enforcement activities and educational programs to fight these major contributing factors.
(See attached file: SummaryFeb.pdf)
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Illinois State Police Statement -- FOID cards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Public Information Office
March 1, 2011 217-782-6637
www.isp.state.il.us
- TDD: 1-800-255-3323
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Police respectfully disagrees with the recent opinion of the Attorney General's Public Access Counselor (PAC) regarding the release of names of Firearm Owner Identification cardholders. The Department intends to request that the PAC issue a binding opinion so that the issue may be resolved through the judicial process.