Crime & Safety

2 DUI, 34 Speeding Tickets Issued During Holiday Mobilization

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office was out in full force over the Thanksgiving holiday.

MCHENRY COUNTY, IL – The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office handed out several citations as part of increased enforcement efforts over the Thanksgiving holiday. The mobilization included two drunken driving arrests, three driving while suspended or revoked arrests and one drug arrest. In addition, the following citations were issued:

  • 41 seat belt/child restraint citations
  • 34 Speeding citations
  • 12 no insurance citations
  • 11 Electronic Communication Device citations

This law enforcement mobilization was funded by federal traffic safety funds through the Illinois
Department of Transportation and is part of the nationwide “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober
or Get Pulled Over” campaigns, according to a news release.

PHOTO VIA SHUTTERSTOCK

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