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Illinois State Police District 11 Crash Release- Fatal Crash F11-11-02547 UPDATE

IILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

Date: 09/25/11
Time: 3:41 am
Location: Poplar Street Bridge EB
County: St. Clair
Crash Number: 11-11-02547

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 2003 Ford Mustang
Driver Name: Brandon Oggun Garcia
Gender: Male
Age: 26
City/State of Residence : Florrisant, MO
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To: St Clair Co Jail

Passenger 1
Unit #: 1
Name: Alfredo Amelco Arand
Gender: Male
Age: 31
City/State of Residence:
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To: N/A

Pedestrian 1
Name: Daunte D. Simmons
Gender: Male
Age: 26
City/State of Residence: St. Louis, Mo.
Injuries: Fatal
Taken To: St. Louis University Hospital

Pedestrian 2
Name: Elvira Secic
Gender: Female
Age: 27
City/State of Residence: St. Louis, Mo.
Injuries: Critical
Taken To: St. Louis University Hospital

Narrative:

On 09/25/11 at 3:41 am, two pedestrians were struck on the Poplar Street
Bridge. Prior to this incident, a 2003 Mustang struck a St Louis PD squad
car and fled the scene. The St Louis officer followed the vehicle and
attempted to stop it, but the Mustang fled east across the Poplar Street
Bridge. While crossing the PSB, the Mustang struck two pedestrians who were
walking on the bridge deck. One pedestrian, Simmons, was knocked off the
bridge deck and fell over 40 feet to the ground. He was transported to St
Louis U Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The other pedestrian, Secic,
remained in the roadway after being struck. At this time, Secic is alive,
but in critical condition at SLU.

The Mustang was stopped at IL 3 at 8th St, E ST Louis. The driver and
passenger were taken into custody. Both the driver and passenger appeared
to be intoxicated. The driver, Garcia, is a Mexican Citizen, and appears
to be in the U.S. illegally.

The case is currently being investigated by the Illinois State Police Zone
6 Division of Criminal Investigation. A Crash Reconstruction Officer was
also called to the scene as part of the investigation.

Garcia is incarcerated at the St. Clair County Jail, and is being charged
with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. He is also being held pending
felony warrant application for Reckless Homicide.

* 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.

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ISP District 11 Crash Release

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

Date: 09/25/11
Time: 3:41 am
Location: Poplar Street Bridge EB
County: St. Clair
Crash Number: 11-11-02547

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 2003 Ford Mustang
Driver Name: Brandon Oggun Garcia
Gender: Male
Age: 26
City/State of Residence : Florrisant, MO
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To: St Clair Co Jail

Passenger 1
Unit #: 1
Name: Alfredo Amelco Arand
Gender: Male
Age: 31
City/State of Residence:
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None
Taken To: N/A

Narrative:

On 09/25/11 at 3:41 am two pedestrians were struck on the Poplar Street
Bridge. Prior to this incident, a 2003 Mustang struck a St Louis PD squad
car and fled the scene. The St Louis officer followed the vehicle and
attempted to stop it, but the Mustang fled EB across the PSB. While
crossing the PSB the Mustang struck two pedestrians who were walking on the
bridge deck. One pedestrian was a black male who was knocked off the
bridge. He was transported to St Louis U Hospital where he was pronounced
dead. The other pedestrian was a white female who remained in the roadway
after being struck. At this time the female is alive but in critical
condition at SLU.

The Mustang was stopped at IL 3 at 8th St, E ST Louis. The driver and
passenger were taken into custody. Both the driver and passenger appeared
to be intoxicated. Zone 6 was notified and responded to interview driver
and passenger. Neither subject spoke English and an interpreter was
contacted.

Passenger was interviewed at D-11 by Zone 6. Driver was taken to Memorial
Hospital for blood and urine tests following a breath test at Cahokia PD
(0.16). Following the chemical tests driver was transported to St Clair Co
where he was interviewed by Zone 6 with the assistance of the interpreter.
Driver admitted to not being in the country legally.

A CRO was also called to the scene as part of the investigation.

Next of kin has not been notified for the black male. The white female has
not yet been identified.

* 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.

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Illinois State Police Officers Receive Mothers Against Drunk Driving Heroes Award

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
Monique Bond
September 21, 2011
Chief Communications
Officer

www.isp.state.il.us

1-312-907-4601



Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Honor
Illinois State Police at Heroes Banquet

Officers Accept Award and Re-Affirm Agency's Commitment to MADD's Campaign
to Eliminate Drunk Driving

Springfield, IL – Illinois State Police's top DUI enforcers were honored
Saturday, September 17, during the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Heroes Banquet hosted at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. Six ISP
Troopers were nominated for the distinguished award to curtail drunk
driving through outstanding enforcement efforts.

ISP Troopers Daniel Erickson and Marvin Wagle, District 7, Trooper Marc
Baker, District 14, Trooper Jason Czub, District 15, Trooper Jeffrey
Nichols, District 17, and Trooper Mark Nelson, District 22, were recognized
for their significant contributions to public safety.

The Troopers made notable efforts in the prevention of underage drinking
and drunk driving within their home geographic areas. Several of the
Troopers were recognized as being accountable for a large percentage of
their district's total DUI enforcement numbers. Troopers Daniel Erickson
and Marvin Wagle made a combined 237 DUI arrests in 2010, accounting for
49.58% of District 7's DUI arrests, while Trooper Jeffrey Nichols made 84
DUI arrests, accounting for 35.8% of District 17's total.

"There is no greater satisfaction as a police officer than to realize your
accomplishments are making a difference in the community you serve," said
Illinois State Police Director Hiram Grau. "These officers have
demonstrated their commitment to improve safety on Illinois roadways and
have no doubt saved thousands of lives," he added.

ISP Troopers collaborate with local law enforcement and work closely with
state attorney's offices and victim's advocate representatives to improve
public safety.

Listed below is a synopsis of the each Trooper's accomplishment:

Trooper Daniel Erickson, District 7 (East Moline)
Trooper Marvin Wagle, District 7 (East Moline)
Over the past 20 years, District 7 normally experienced approximately
30 fatal crashes each year. The number was drastically reduced to 14
in 2009 and continued into 2010 when Trooper Erickson arrested 121
drivers for DUI and Trooper Wagle arrested 116 drivers. The two
officers accounted for 49.58% of the total number of DUI arrests made
by all District 7 officers. The officers also reached another
milestone achievement by placing 1st and 2nd in the total number of
DUI citations issued by all ISP officers during 2010. Trooper
Erickson is a nine-year veteran of the ISP. Trooper Wagle joined the
ISP in 2008.

Trooper Marc Baker, District 14 (Macomb)
Trooper Baker was recognized for his outstanding performance in DUI
countermeasures. Over the last five years, Trooper Baker made 225
arrests for DUI and has led District 14 in DUI arrests over the past
three years. He is a field sobriety test instructor, mentors other
officers on DUI arrest procedures, and frequently organizes and
implements details with other officers targeting problem areas.
Trooper Baker's efforts to prevent underage drinking during the past
year included alcohol related arrests for 38 other related violations
such as Illegal Consumption of Alcohol by Minors and Illegal
Transportation of Alcohol. Trooper Baker joined the Illinois State
Police in 2007.

Trooper Jason Czub, District 15 (Downers Grove)
Trooper Czub has been District 15's top DUI enforcer for the last two
years and is a 4 ½ year veteran of the ISP. While assigned to
District 15's midnight shift on the North Tri-State Tollway since
2009, he has promoted public safety through his rigorous DUI
enforcement efforts. He was recognized as District 15's top DUI
writer in 2010 making 117 arrests. He is extremely self-motivated
and consistently promotes public safety on the Illinois Tollway by
enforcing DUI laws.

Trooper Jeffrey Nichols, District 17 (LaSalle)
Trooper Nichols is extremely proactive in the fight against drunk
driving. He consistently patrols the primary and secondary routes in
a diligent effort to remove impaired drivers from the roadways. He
monitors large public gatherings and provides a positive police
presence in that area to minimize the potential for impaired driving.
Trooper Nichols is a dedicated police officer whose efforts are
unwavering. He was District 17's top officer with 84 of the 234 DUI
arrests (35.8%) made in 2010. With only four years on the job, he
consistently is in the district's top five for activity.

Trooper Mark Nelson, District 22 (Ullin)
Trooper Nelson has shown outstanding DUI enforcement efforts by
handling 24 non-crash related DUI arrests in rural areas of Southern
Illinois. He is a veteran officer with more than 10 years patrol
experience and has shown dedication to MADD's philosophy toward
public safety by increasing awareness through rigorous DUI
enforcement.

Consideration for this recognition was given to officers or individuals who
demonstrated outstanding service in support of MADD's mission, including
outstanding enforcement efforts, efforts to eliminate drunk driving, and
efforts to prevent underage drinking. Mother's Against Drunk Driving
honors police officers, state's attorneys, judges, and victim witness
coordinators every year for their support of MADD's mission - the Campaign
to Eliminate Drunk Driving.

'These Troopers are leaders within their Districts and are raising the bar
every day to driving zero fatalities to a reality," said Colonel Rob Haley.
"Their service and dedication should remind all of us that their
accomplishments are ultimately the Department's accomplishments, and we are
making a difference in saving lives," he added.

The banquet was held to recognize officers and individuals who have made
safe roads a number one priority by supporting the Campaign to Eliminate
Drunk Driving in Illinois. Their combined efforts have contributed to the
prevention of serious personal injury and fatal crashes within the
communities they serve. For more than 20 years, Mothers Against Drunk
Driving has supported the victims of impaired drivers. To date, MADD's work
has saved nearly 300,000 lives…and counting.










One Fatality is One too many and ISP is Committed to Driving Zero
Fatalities to a Reality



(See attached file: MADD Honors ISP final release.doc)

Illinois State Police - Press Release

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director
NEWS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Date:  September 20, 2011	Trooper Mike Link
Time:  7:14 a.m.	618.346.3524 - Office
	618.973.3050 - Cell
	mike.link@isp.state.il.us

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES PROMOTE CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK

COLLINSVILLE - The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced today it is renewing its commitment to child safety seat awareness during Child Passenger Safety Week, September 18-24.  

ISP and the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) are collaborating this week and throughout the year to provide child safety seat services to Illinois residents.  

The purpose of Child Passenger Safety Week is to remind families and motorists about the importance of securing all children in a car seat, booster seat or seatbelt.  

“Our goal is to ensure children are properly secured in an appropriate car seat-every trip, every time,” said Illinois State Police Director Hiram Grau. “Safety seat programs like this provide parents and guardians with the necessary information and resources to make travelling with young children as safe as possible,” he added.

Throughout the year, DHS provides car seats to qualified individuals.  Parents and guardians are encouraged to participate and have their child’s safety seat checked by a certified technician.  "As a mother, I know the importance of car safety seats and I encourage all parents to take the time to be educated in the proper installation of car safety seats and learn how to properly secure their child in the seat," said Ivonne Sambolin, Director of the IDHS Division of Community Health and Prevention.  "It is our duty to act responsibly and ensure children’s safety."

Both agencies point out that countless lives have already been saved by simply requiring drivers to wear their seat belts.  Statistics reveal that over 92 percent of motorists choose to wear their seat belts and officials stress that it is equally important to ensure that children in vehicles are properly secured in the appropriate child safety seat.  

The Child Passenger Protection Act was established to protect the health and safety of children through the proper use of approved child restraint systems.  Parents or legal guardians of a child under the age of eight are responsible for providing an approved child safety seat to anyone who transports his or her child.  The first violation of this act is punishable by a fine of $75.  The fee may be waived upon proof of possession and installation of an approved child passenger restraint system, which has been installed by a certified child passenger safety technician.  A subsequent violation of this Act is a petty offense punishable by a fine of $200.  

The Illinois State Police offers the following recommendations provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:

•        Select a car seat based on your child's age, height, and weight.
•        Keep your child in the car seat for as long as possible, as long as your child fits the seat's height and weight requirements.
•        All children under 13 should ride in the back seat.

Several car seat checks have already been scheduled at different locations throughout the state.  For additional information regarding dates, times and locations of a car seat event near you, please visit www.seatcheck.net, or contact your local ISP Safety Education Officer.

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ISP Seize Heroin, Cannabis and Cocaine During Routine Traffic Stop - CORRECTED

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
Office of
Communications
September 15, 2011
312.814.8367 or
217.782.6637

www.isp.state.il.us





Illinois State Police Seize Heroin, Cannabis and Cocaine During Routine
Traffic Stop

Police Uncover Illegal Narcotics in Hidden Compartment

Montgomery County – Illinois State Police District 18 stopped a Black 2006
Jeep on September 10, 2011, at 4:12 p.m. on Interstate 55 heading
southbound towards Litchfield, Illinois.

An ISP Trooper stopped the Jeep for speeding and smelled the odor of
marijuana coming from inside of the vehicle. Pursuant to a search of the
Jeep, Troopers seized nearly 5 pounds of heroin, 185 grams of cocaine, and
2 grams of marijuana. The heroin was hidden in a concealed compartment
built into the Jeep.

"The Illinois State Police acknowledges the on-going law enforcement
partnership with Litchfield Police, the South Central Illinois Drug Task
Force, and the Drug Enforcement Administration in this investigation," said
District 18 Captain Scott Compton.

Police arrested the offender, Terence X. Jones, 29, of Chicago, on federal
drug charges.



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Illinois State Police Seize Heroin, Cannabis and Cocaine

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
Office of
Communications
September 15, 2011
312.814.8367 or
217.782.6637

www.isp.state.il.us





Illinois State Police Seize Heroin, Cannabis and Cocaine During Routine
Traffic Stop

Police Uncover Illegal Narcotics in Hidden Compartment

Montgomery County – Illinois State Police District 18 stopped a Black 2006
Jeep on September 10, 2011, at 4:12 p.m. on Interstate 55 heading
southbound towards Litchfield, Illinois.

An ISP Trooper on patrol observed the vehicle driving at a high rate of
speed in excess of 80 mph in a 65 mph zone and curbed the vehicle. The
Trooper detected a strong odor of cannabis emanating from the vehicle.
Upon further investigation, the Trooper located 185 grams of cocaine and 2
grams of marijuana.

"Crime has no boundaries on Illinois highways, and these officers were able
to detect and dismantle drug trafficking through the hidden surface of a
trap door," said District 18 Captain Scott Compton.

Police arrested the offender, Terence X. Jones, 29, of Chicago, on federal
drug charges.

Illinois State Police acknowledge the on-going law enforcement partnership
with Litchfield Police, the South Central Illinois Drug Task Force, and the
Drug Enforcement Administration in this investigation.

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Fatalities to a Reality

Illinois State Police Announce Safety Plans for Upcoming Bridge Protest

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
Monique Bond
September 15, 2011
ISP Chief
Communications
Officer

www.isp.state.il.us

312 907-4601 cell

312 814-8367 office


Illinois State Police Announce Safety Plans for Upcoming Bridge Protest
Law Enforcement Officials Warn Motorists, Protestors to Take Necessary
Safety Precautions

Collinsville, IL – Illinois State Police, District 11, is urging the
motoring public to be watchful while commuting between the Metro East and
St. Louis, as plans for a demonstration are scheduled to take place as
early as Friday morning.

Protestors are expected to express their First Amendment Rights and the
demonstration could expand on the interstate where law enforcement
officials are concerned about public safety. "We respect those wishing to
express their First Amendment Rights, but we also have to respect the
motorists and citizens who want to travel safely and without unnecessary
inconvenience. Our officers have a responsibility to protect the property
and lives of all Illinois citizens," said Captain Brad Parsons.

State Police have been collaborating with the local authorities on safety
plans and have advised authorities about the dangers and potential traffic
hazards during the morning rush hours. The Illinois State Police is
responsible for the state's roads and interstates, and officers will
maintain zero tolerance for any obstructions on the interstate, pedestrians
on ramps, or any other distractions that impede or disrupt vehicular
traffic and safe driving.

ISP law enforcement officials stressed that violators will be arrested and
can face fines and civil liability resulting in damage, accidents, or
injuries.

"It is our duty to ensure that public safety issues are addressed and that
the safety and security of every citizen is not compromised. We will
support local law enforcement efforts and deploy our resources
accordingly," he stressed.


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Fatalities to a Reality

Illinois State Police - Press Release

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For Immediate Release:
September 14, 2011
7:56 AM

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

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECKS.

COLLINSVILLE, IL – Captain B. Parsons, 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 October.

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.

(See attached file: RSCNotification_October.pdf)

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One Driving Fatality is One too Many and the Illinois State Police is
Committed to Driving Zero Fatalities to a Reality

Illinois State Police - Press Release

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

For Immediate Release:
September 13, 2011
08:23 AM

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

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO STEP UP DUI ENFORCEMENT DURING THE OVERNIGHT HOURS

Additional Troopers Will be on Patrol to Look For Intoxicated Drivers.

COLLINSVILLE, IL – Captain B. Parsons, District 11 Commander, announced
today that the Illinois State Police will conduct Nighttime Enforcement
Patrols (NITE) in Madison and St. Clair counties, during September and
October.

Troopers working NITE patrols will be watchful for drivers who are
operating vehicles in an unsafe manner, driving with a suspended or revoked
driver's license, transporting open alcoholic beverages, driving under the
influence, and are not properly buckled up.

In 2009 in Illinois, nearly eight out of ten (79 percent) motor vehicle
fatalities occurring between midnight and 3 a.m. involved a drinking
driver, and less than three out of ten (25 percent) of those who died in
crashes during this time were properly restrained by a safety belt or child
restraint. The picture is completely different during the higher-traffic,
daytime hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with less than two out of ten fatalities
(16 percent) involving alcohol and nearly six out of ten (58 percent)
properly restrained.

These nighttime patrols are designed to keep our roads safe by taking
dangerous DUI offenders off the road and ensuring all vehicle occupants are
buckled up. This project is funded by the Illinois Department of
Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety.

(See attached file: NITESeptOct.pdf)

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One Driving Fatality is One too Many and the Illinois State Police is
Committed to Driving Zero Fatalities a Reality

ISP District 11 Crash Release

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

Date: 09/07/11
Time: 6:01 pm
Location: Belt Line Rd @ Keebler Ave (Collinsville)
County: Madison
Crash Number: 11-11-02398

Unit 1
Vehicle Description: 2009 Pontiac G6
Driver Name: Bruce A Steele
Gender: Male
Age: 51
City/State of Residence : Troy Illinois
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None

Passenger 1
Unit #: 1
Name: Scott L. Debourge
Gender: Male
Age: 45
City/State of Residence: St. Jacob, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None

Passenger 2
Unit #: 1
Name: Judy L. Steele
Gender: Female
Age: 48
City/State of Residence: Troy, IL
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None

Unit 2
Vehicle Description: 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
Driver Name: Michael G. Brown
Gender: Male
Age: 41
City/State of Residence : Collinsville, Illinois
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: Minor
Hospital: Anderson Hospital-Maryville (by Med Star Ambulance)

Unit 3
Vehicle Description: 2004 Chevrolet Pickup Truck
Driver Name: Brandon T. Reeder
Gender: Male
Age: 36
City/State of Residence : Collinsville, Illinois
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None

Unit 4
Vehicle Description: 2004 Buick Rendezvous
Driver Name: Kelli Wilson
Gender: Female
Age: 27
City/State of Residence : Madison, Illinois
Seatbelt use: Yes
Injuries: None

Narrative:

UNIT 1 WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN RIGHT (NORTH) ONTO KEEBLER ROAD FROM BELT
LINE (WEST).

UNIT 2, A FULLY MARKED SQUAD CAR WITH THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND SIREN
ACTIVATED, WAS TRAVELING NORTHBOUND ON KEEBLER ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF
KEEBLER ROAD AND BELT LINE. DRIVER OF UNIT 2 WAS RESPONDING TO A POSSIBLE
SUICIDE SUBJECT ARMED WITH A GUN CALL.

UNIT 3 WAS STOPPED ON KEEBLER ROAD SOUTHBOUND AT THE INTERSECTION OF
KEEBLER ROAD AND BELT LINE. UNIT 3 WAS PULLING A TRAILER. UNIT 4 WAS
STOPPED DIRECTLY BEHIND UNIT 3.

DRIVER OF UNIT 3 AND FOUR WITNESSES STATED THE DRIVER OF UNIT 2 (SQUAD CAR)
HAD HIS EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND SIREN ACTIVATED. THEY STATED UNIT 2 STOPPED
AT THE INTERSECTION, APPEARED TO MAKE SURE THE INTERSECTION WAS CLEAR OF
ALL OTHER VEHICLES, AND ENTERED INTO THE INTERSECTION OF KEEBLER ROAD AND
BELT LINE.

AS UNIT 2 ENTERED THE INTERSECTION, UNIT 1 ATTEMPTED TO TURN RIGHT (NORTH)
ONTO KEEBLER FROM BELT LINE (WEST). UPON ATTEMPTING TO TURN RIGHT, THE
FRONT END OF UNIT 1 STRUCK THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF UNIT 2. THIS CAUSED
UNIT 2 TO GET PUSHED INTO UNIT 3 CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF UNIT 2 TO
STRIKE THE FRONT END OF UNIT 3. UNIT 3 WAS THEN PUSHED BACKWARDS (NORTH)
CAUSING THE TRAILER UNIT 3 WAS PULLING TO STRIKE UNIT 4. THE REAR END OF
THE TRAILER STRUCK THE FRONT END OF UNIT 4.

UNIT 1 CAME TO REST PARTIALLY IN THE INTERSECTION OF KEEBLER ROAD AND BELT
LINE AND PARTIALLY IN THE LANE OF KEEBLER ROAD NORTHBOUND. THE FRONT END
OF UNIT 1 WAS FACING NORTH WEST.

UNIT 2 CAME TO REST IN THE LANE OF KEEBLER ROAD NORTHBOUND. THE FRONT END
OF UNIT 2 WAS FACING NORTHBOUND.

UNIT 3 CAME TO REST IN THE LANE OF KEEBLER ROAD SOUTHBOUND. THE FRONT END
OF UNIT 3 WAS FACING SOUTHBOUND. THE REAR END OF THE TRAILER UNIT 3 WAS
PULLING CAME TO REST AGAINST THE FRONT END OF UNIT 4. THE FRONT END OF
UNIT 4 WAS FACING SOUTHBOUND.

THE DRIVER OF UNIT ONE WAS ISSUED A CITATION FOR FAILURE TO YIELD TO
AUTHORIZED EMERGENCY VEHICLE.

* 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.

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Illinois State Police Donates $1,297 to Assist Joplin, MO, Police Families

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
Monique Bond
September 7, 2011
312-814-8367

217-782-3367

www.isp.state.il.us

TDD: 1-800-255-3323


ILLINOIS STATE TROOPER'S 10- 33 CALL ASSISTS FELLOW JOPLIN OFFICERS

Joplin Police Families to Receive Donations Collected from ISP Officers to
Assist with Recovery from the EF-5 Tornado Devastation

Springfield--Illinois State Police today announced that a donation in the
amount of $1,297 will be forwarded to the Joplin 10-33 Fund created to
assist Joplin police families in need of assistance following the tornado
devastation in May of this year.

Joplin, Missouri, was in the direct path of the tornado where 30 fatalities
were reported, including the destruction of homes, schools, hospitals,
churches, and local area businesses. Joplin First Responders remained on
the frontlines at the expense of their own safety and the safety of their
families.

"When we see our fellow law enforcement partners and their families
confronted by such devastation, we must answer the call," said ISP Trooper
Cary Morin, a Crime Scene Services Investigator in the Division of Forensic
Services. "We know firsthand about the dangers and risks officers take to
protect and serve others, and we want our fellow officers and their
families to know that we are here for them in their time of need," he
stressed.

Morin's idea materialized when he read an article at PoliceOne.com about
the difficulties Joplin, Missouri, officers were encountering after a
tornado destroyed their homes and the surrounding area. Morin contacted
the ISP Credit Union to formally set up the Joplin Fund. Trooper Morin
accepted direct deposits, donations through a PayPal account, and received
individual and group donations from ISP employees, family, friends, and
officers from other departments in Illinois. Morin then contacted Ten-Four
Ministries to have them facilitate the donations received.

"The generosity of our nation and our fellow police officers continues to
amaze and touch me," said Joplin Police Chief Lane Roberts. "The Joplin
Police Department is humbled and appreciative by ISP's efforts and good
wishes," he added.

ISP Colonel Scott Giles applauded Trooper Morin's selfless actions and
expressed his thoughts about the Department's mission. "These actions
embody the true ideals of this Organization's commitment to integrity,
service, and pride, and we are proud to be able to extend that commitment
to our Joplin police families," he added.

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Committed to Driving Zero Fatalities to a Reality

Illinois State Police - Press Release

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

For Immediate Release:
September 6, 2011
9:48 AM

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

Illinois State Police Announce Results of Roadside Safety Check.

Three People Arrested for DUI.

Collinsville, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the results of
a Roadside Safety Check held on Friday, September 2, 2011. The detail was
conducted on State Street at Elm Street, Alton, by ISP District 11 and
Alton Police Department.

Alcohol is involved in over 40 percent of fatal crashes in Illinois.
Roadside Safety checks are designed to remove alcohol-impaired drivers,
however, when other violations are observed such as driving with a
suspended or revoked license, operating a vehicle without a valid
registration or insurance, or safety belt violations, enforcement action
may be taken. The following citations and written warnings were issued at
the safety check:

Citations Warnings
Registration offenses 0 7
Driver's license offenses 14 8
Occupant restraint offenses 11 3
Equipment Offenses 0
2
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol 3 N/A
Other alcohol/drug arrests 10 N/A
Other Traffic Offenses 20
2
Criminal Arrests 7
N/A

TOTAL ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY 65 22

This Roadside Safety Check was 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.

(See attached file: RSCPost0902.pdf)

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Illinois State Police - Press Release

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

For Immediate Release:
September 6, 2011
8:36 AM

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

Illinois State Police District 11 monthly activity announced for August.

COLLINSVILLE, IL – Illinois State Police District 11 Commander, Captain B.
Parsons, has announced District 11 enforcement figures and activity for
August 2011.

Illinois State Police District 11 Troopers issued 2,431 citations, 1,117
written warnings, and made 161 criminal arrests during the month of August.
Speeding accounted for 798 citations and 593 citations were issued for
occupant restraint violations.

Troopers investigated 220 traffic crashes, assisted 650 motorists, and
conducted 523 commercial vehicle inspections, 96 of which were placed
out-of-service. There were 32 arrests made for driving under the influence
and 82 other citations issued for alcohol related violations.

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: SummaryAugust.pdf)

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Illinois State Police - Press Release

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
Hiram Grau - Director

For Immediate Release:
September 2, 2011
6:56 AM

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

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE LAUNCH OPERATION FATAL 4 FOR LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
WEEKEND

District 11 to Enforce Speeding, Seatbelt and Distracted Driver Violators
with Push to Drive ZERO Fatalities

COLLINSVILLE – Illinois State Police (ISP) statewide are reminding
motorists to make safety their number one priority while driving during the
Labor Day holiday weekend. The Labor Day weekend is one the busiest
driving periods for motorists and thousands of drivers are expected to hit
the roadways and interstates nationwide.

Law Enforcement officials will push for ZERO fatalities by enforcing the
four most common causes of fatal crashes: Speeding; DUI; seat belts; and
distracted driving. Troopers will saturate the expressways and roadways
looking for speeders, impaired drivers, seat belt violators and distracted
drivers.

"We will have extra Troopers out and their primary function will be finding
and removing intoxicated drivers from the road." District 11 Commander Brad
Parsons said. "However, if they see someone speeding, not wearing a
seatbelt, or driving distracted, you can guarantee they will also take
appropriate enforcement action."

This week, ISP officials have been partnering with the Illinois Department
of Transportation (IDOT) in its push against driving under the influence
and impaired drivers.

In addition to enforcement messages and public awareness safety campaigns,
districts state wide are also working with IDOT to ensure that highways are
safe and clear of road distractions that can impede or impact safe driving
and roadway safety.

"Traffic enforcement goes hand in hand with preventing violence and
troopers state
wide will be enforcing both to ensure Illinois roadways and citizens are
safe," ISP Director Hiram Grau said.

ISP officials will also be working closely with the Statewide Terrorism
Intelligence Center (STIC) monitoring intelligence and special alerts
looking for suspicious vehicles and criminal activity crossing state lines.

Illinois State Police will also focus on illegal narcotics crossing state
lines. Canine units will also be deployed to assist troopers with narcotics
investigations on the expressways. "We know that the Labor Day holiday
weekend is traditionally a time for family travel, but criminals are also
traveling on Illinois roadways and expressways trafficking drugs, US
currency and illegal firearms," said Director Grau.

"Whether a motorist is driving under the influence, or influencing criminal
activity, our troopers will maintain zero tolerance for breaking the law,"
he stressed.

Commander Parsons added that Alcohol Counter Enforcement (Ace) patrols and
roadside safety checks have already been deployed leading up to the holiday
weekend and will continue throughout the holiday weekend. Troopers will
also be equipped with radar and lidar devices to monitor motorists
exceeding the legal speed limits.

The most common offenses include speeding, DUI, and seat belt violations.
Last year, Illinois State Police issued 4,707 tickets for speeding
violations during the 4-day holiday period from Friday to Monday. During
that same time period, there were 67 DUI arrests; 1,699 seatbelt
violations; and 27 distracted driver violations.

"Our goal is to reduce the number of violations during the holiday weekend
because when we issue fewer tickets, we know motorists are paying attention
to the safety warnings and are considering the safety of others," said
Commander Parsons.

"A vehicle is a deadly weapon if not handled safely or responsibly, and we
expect every motorist who gets behind the wheel to consider the safety
precautions and the lives of others when driving," said Commander Parsons.

Illinois State Police are responsible for the public safety of the citizens
of Illinois and patrol more than 20,000 miles of the state's highways.

(See attached file: LaborDay.pdf)

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Labor Day Release

For Immediate Release.

(See attached file: Labor Day Master.doc)

Bridget DePriest
Illinois State Police
Public Information
801 South Seventh Street, Suite 1001-A
PO Box 19461
Springfield, IL 62794-9461
217/557-3753
Fax: 217/524-0222