Months-long traffic enforcement in Normal leads to two arrests and 70 citations

Posted on July 11, 2024
The Illinois Department of Transportation provided funds for the extra patrols. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)

By Blake Haas

NORMAL – A month’s long traffic enforcement led to the arrest of two individuals in Normal.

During July, Normal Police beefed up patrols as part of the ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign.

Thanks to a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation, officers issued 70 citations for seatbelt use, speeding, and cellphone usage.

During the campaign, officers arrested two individuals – one for driving while their license was suspended and one for possession of a controlled substance.

Over 200 local police and sheriff departments around the state participated in the campaign.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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