Troy, IL – Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the results of a multi-county violent crime suppression detail conducted from October 6 to October 9, 2025, across the Metro East region, including Bond, Clinton, Madison, and St. Clair counties.
According to ISP officials, the operation focused on the I-55, I-64, and I-70 corridors, where officers carried out high-visibility patrols to reduce traffic-related fatalities and identify individuals allegedly involved in criminal activity.
During the four-day detail, troopers issued 177 written warnings and seven citations, while inspecting 90 commercial motor vehicles. ISP reported a total of five arrests and 17 felony charges, as well as the recovery of one stolen firearm and the seizure of one vehicle.
State police said the effort aimed to disrupt criminal networks using Illinois highway systems to transport weapons, drugs, and stolen property through the Metro East corridor. The detail was part of ISP’s ongoing statewide strategy to enhance roadway safety while targeting violent offenders.
Residents traveling through the area last week may have noticed increased police presence on major interstates during the enforcement period.
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