Crime & Safety

September Enforcement Yields 161 Citations, 4 Arrests: Oswego Police

Oswego police focused on the most common factors that contribute to crashes and injuries.

OSWEGO, IL — Oswego police spent September focusing on the most common factors that contribute to crashes and injuries, writing a total of 161 citations and making four arrests, officials announced Friday evening.

The Oswego Police Department conducted a nearly month-long enforcement campaign, from Sept. 9-30. This was the result:

  • 109 seat belt citations
  • 33 distracted driving citations
  • 14 speeding citations
  • 5 other traffic citations
  • 4 arrests

The September effort was the final component of the Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program Grant, a high-visibility enforcement initiative funded by federal highway safety dollars and administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The 2025-2026 STEP grant year ran from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026.

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"Oswego Police remind drivers that simple choices like buckling up, putting the phone down, and following posted speed limits, can make a significant difference in keeping everyone on the road safe," officials wrote in a news release.

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