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Illinois State Police announce results of violent crime suppression detail in Metro East
EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail on May 13 and 14, 2026, in St. Clair and Madison counties, focusing its efforts on East St. Louis and neighboring Metro East communities. The operation utilized intelligence and technology to focus enforcement efforts on known high crime areas, violent offenders…
Read MoreIllinois State Police welcome new troopers of Cadet Class 152
ISP has added more than 700 new troopers since 2019 The Illinois State Police (ISP) welcomed 20 new Troopers today from Cadet Class 152 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The new Troopers will report to three ISP Troop locations throughout the state on Sunday, April 26, 2026.…
Read MoreIllinois State Police celebrate recent telecommunicator program graduates, promotions
By Tribune Staff • The Illinois State Police (ISP) held its first Telecommunicators Graduation and Promotion Ceremony on April 15, administering the ISP Telecommunicators (TC) Oath to 30 graduates and recognizing the recent promotions of an additional nine TCs. “Telecommunicators are the calming voice on the line when people need emergency help the most,” said…
Read MoreIDOT says put the phone away or pay
By Tribune Staff – The Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state during April, reminding the public to put their phones away and pay attention to the road. Throughout the month, additional law enforcement officers will be watching for texting, social media use, video…
Read MoreIllinois State Police break ground on new canine training facility
PAWNEE – The Illinois State Police (ISP) and Capital Development Board (CDB) today broke ground on a new canine training complex. The $8.9 million state investment consists of two new buildings, including upgraded kennels, training areas, and office space. “Here in Illinois, we’re proud to support our State Police as they take innovative…
Read MoreIllinois State Police arrest Summerfield man for first-degree murder after shooting death of his son
By Tribune Staff • Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) Special Agents arrested 49-year-old Anthony L. Powe of Summerfield, IL for First Degree Murder (Class M Felony) and Attempted Murder (Class X Felony). On April 10, 2026, the East St. Louis Police Department requested ISP’s assistance…
Read MoreIllinois State Police announces completion of statewide next-generation 911 service upgrades
All 169 call centers now providing more efficient and reliable 911 services SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is announcing all 169 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) throughout Illinois, commonly called 911 call centers, have successfully transitioned to Next Generation 911 (NG911). NG911 upgrades the traditional 911 service from voice-centric networks to secure,…
Read MoreTwo-car crash became hit-and-run at intersection of Routes 4, 143 west of Marine
By Charles Bolinger Editor • If you were westbound on Route 143 between Marine and Edwardsville on March 19 between 4:25 and 5:25 p.m., you were likely caught in the traffic jam after a two-car crash became a hit-and-run at the intersection with Route 4. Southbound Route 4 traffic extended beyond the Heritage Trail overpass.…
Read MoreIllinois State Police efforts result in fewest homicides in decades in East St. Louis
Unprecedented 100% ISP Homicide Clearance Rate in 2025 EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State Police’s (ISP) crime reduction efforts in the Metro East continue to make communities safer with the fewest number of homicides in East St. Louis in at least 45 years1. In 2020, to combat the seemingly intractable problem of gun…
Read MoreTwo-vehicle crash US 40, Triad Road leaves three people injured
A two-vehicle crash on US 40 at Triad Road near the new middle school on Jan. 31 left three people transported to an area hospital with injuries. According to Illinois State Police Trooper Shafer McKune, Troop 8 responded to the above location at 3:07 p.m. for the report of a two-unit, personal injury traffic crash…
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