Friday, March 8, 2013
St. Patrick's Day doesn't officially happen until next weekend, but here in Elmhurst, festivities start early and extra police will be out. If you drink, leave the driving to someone else.
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Friday, March 8
Another DUI enforcement campaign will begin today, Friday, March 8, and run through Sunday, March 17, to coincide with St. Patrick's Day festivities that will be held in Elmhurst and surrounding communities. Elmhurst Police Department receives a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation to put additional officers on the streets during the enforcement period. The goal is to reduce fatal and serious-injury crashes by enforcing seat belt laws and stopping impaired drivers. The stepped-up enforcement will take place all hours of the day, but police will be especially vigilant between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m., which is the deadliest time on Illinois roads. Elmhurst police are encouraging everyone to drive safely and buckle up. Those …
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Extra officers are on the streets throughout the holidays.
The Elmhurst Police Department's “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown will continue through New Year's Day. The stepped-up enforcement, made possible by a federal grant, began Dec. 17 and concentrates mainly on the deadly nighttime hours, between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Following are the arrests made between Dec. 21 and 25. Matthew M. Friscia, 36, 1040 62nd Place, Downers Grove, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after police pulled over his black Hyundai Sonata for speeding at York and Meister at 4:46 a.m. Dec. 21. He was released on I-bond. Grant O'Brien, 34, 6265 Winchester Court, Gurnee, was arrested and charged with DUI after his black Kia Optima was involved in an accident at York and Crescent at 1:…
Monday, November 26, 2012
Elmhurst police also report 26 traffic accidents in town over the weekend.
Aside from a period of rain on Thanksgiving Day, local weather conditions were relatively mild over the long holiday weekend. But that didn't prevent Elmhurst police from tending to at least 26 traffic accidents in town, two of which involved driving under the influence of alcohol. The weekend also concluded another enhanced DUI enforcement period for local police thanks to a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The stepped-up DUI enforcement period, which began Nov. 12 and continued through Nov. 25, provided for additional officers on the streets during the overnight hours. The following DUI arrests were reported between Nov. 22 and 25: Mario Cruz-Calicia, 35, 1041 Gerry Stevens, Bensenville, was arrested and charged with…
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Beefed up patrols are paid for with a grant from IDOT.
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
The Elmhurst Police Department is in the middle of an enforcement period designed to make the roads safer. The city received a year-long grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation so it can beef up patrols to find impaired drivers and drivers not wearing their seat belts. The current campaign began Aug. 17 and will continue through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3. Additional officers will be out during the overnight hours, which are the most dangerous times on Illinois roadways. Elmhurst police reported a number of DUI arrests in the past week. Drivers are encouraged to drive safely and always buckle up. Anyone planning to drink during Labor Day activities should make alternate driving arrangements. And, people on the roads should …
Friday, July 6, 2012
Two arrests were made for DUI, two for suspended licenses and 18 for driving without a license at the checkpoint. Additional arrests reported during the enforcement period.
The Elmhurst Police Department has released reports of arrests made as a result of a roadside safety check on Lake Street between 11 p.m. June 30 and 4 a.m. July 1. The enforcement is part of a broader, two-week initiative made possible by a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. Patrols were beefed up between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. June 22 to July 4. Following are additional arrests reported during that time period: Patch reports on law enforcement activity using information provided by official agencies. Persons charged with a crime or issued a citation for violation of a local ordinance are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If you or a family member are charged with a crime or cited for a violation and …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Don't drive if your Cinco de Mayo celebration includes drinking.
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
Elmhurst police are in the middle of a DUI enforcement campaign that continues through Sunday, May 6. Additional officers will be on the patrol through this weekend looking for impaired drivers and seat belt violators during all hours, but they will be particularly focused on the hours between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m., which is the deadliest time frame on Illinois roads, according to a press release from the department. The additional enforcement is made possible by a yearlong grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The goal is to save lives by reducing fatal and serious injury crashes. This enforcement period began April 27. Motorists are encouraged to drive safely and buckle up. Anyone planning on drinking in celebration of Cinco…
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Can't say it enough: Don't drink and drive.
Black Wednesday—also known as "blackout" Wednesday or Drunksgiving Eve, is arguably the biggest party weekend of the year according to multiple news sources, including the Chicago Sun-Times. Bar owners say Black Wednesday crowds often exceed those on New Year's Eve or St. Patrick's Day, according to the article. The reasons aren't hard to figure out: College kids are home for the Thanksgiving holiday, it's a long, four-day weekend for many, homes are fully stocked with liquor and bars are loaded with drink specials. According to the Sun-Times article, an Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists representative said that in 2010 there were 2,780 alcohol-related crashes between Wednesday and Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend, and 15 deaths. As the…
Friday, July 1, 2011
Seat belt scofflaws also targeted.
The Elmhurst Police Department is continuing stepped-up enforcement of DUI and seat belt laws through Monday, July 4. This particular campaign began in mid-June, but campaigns are held at various times throughout the year and are made possible by a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The goal is to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes. Extra officers will be out on patrol looking for impaired drivers and seat belt violations. During the most recent campaign May 13-30, Elmhurst police arrested 20 impaired drivers and wrote more than 200 seat belt citations. Motorists who they are planning on drinking during any of the July 4 activities should make alternate driving arrangements. Residents are also encouraged to contact …
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Buckle up and stay sober behind the wheel.
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
Elmhurst police are stepping up enforcement of DUI laws through the Memorial Day holiday. The Elmhurst Police Department is part of a year-long grant program from the Illinois Department of Transportation with the goal of reducing fatal and serious injury crashes with additional enforcement of DUI and seat belt laws. The current campaign began May 13 and continues through Monday. The grant allows extra officers to be on patrol looking for impaired drivers and seat belt violations. As part of this grant, the Elmhurst Police Department is taking part in the nationwide Click It or Ticket campaign. Elmhurst police are conducting numerous seat belt enforcement zones throughout Elmhurst. While these campaigns will be taking place during various …
Friday, December 10, 2010
Buckle up and don't drink and drive through the holidays.
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Friday, December 10, 2010
From the Elmhurst Police Department: Elmhurst police continue to take part in a year-long grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation, the goal of which is to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes with additional enforcement of DUI and seat belt laws. During the most recent campaign Nov. 12-28, the additional patrols yielded 12 DUI arrests and 46 seat belt citations. The next campaign starts Friday, Dec. 17, and runs through Saturday, Jan. 2. This grant allows extra officers to be on patrol looking for impaired drivers and seat belt violations. These details will be taking place during all hours, however the focus will be from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m., which is the deadliest time on Illinois roadways. Motorists are encouraged to drive …
Jakm
1:10 am on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
way to go jeff more ›