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Illinois State Police conducts successful 6-day joint traffic detail in Sangamon County

Illinois State Police conducts successful 6-day joint traffic detail in Sangamon County

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Springfield, IL (WAND) – The Illinois State Police wrapped up a successful six-day traffic enforcement detail in Sangamon County.

According to a July 24 Facebook post from ISP Troop 6, the detail concentrated on high crash fatality areas, high crime areas, organized violent offenders and structured criminal groups taking advantage of the interstate to further crime in and around the capital.

Participating agencies working alongside the ISP were the Springfield Police Department and the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office.

Here are the complete results from the detail:

  • Citations issued: 385
  • Individuals arrested: 31
  • Firearms seized: 6
  • Criminal charges: 52
  • Felony charges: 26
  • Stolen vehicles recovered: 1
  • Cocaine seized: 44 pounds
  • Illegal cannabis seized: 1,453 pounds

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