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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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