Arrests, Citations Made During Hinsdale Police Memorial Day Campaign

HINSDALE, IL — The Hinsdale Police Department made one drunk-driving arrest during its recent Memorial Day enforcement effort, according to a release from the department. In addition, two arrests were made for driving on a suspended license and there were three unlawful possession of cannabis arrests.

Police said officers also issued 12 citations for speeding, one citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, one citation for illegal use of a cell phone while driving and 13 citations for other Illinois Vehicle Code violations. Officers also issued 21 warnings for violations to the Illinois Vehicle Code.

According to the release, complaints are pending lab results for one motorist who was in possession of a possible controlled substance.

“These enforcement crackdowns are vital because too many people are not heeding the message – drunk driving is deadly and illegal,” Deputy Chief Erik Bernholdt said in a release. “Alcohol not only dangerously impairs your driving skills, it impairs your judgment. Any time you see a friend drinking alcohol, make sure they don’t plan to drive home.”

The Hinsdale Police Department joined forces with other law enforcement agencies and highway safety partners throughout the state in the Memorial Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over crackdown. The statewide effort was funded by federal traffic safety funds through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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