Crime & Safety

Crystal Lake Police Issue 31 Traffic Tickets During Increased Holiday Enforcement

The Crystal Lake Police Department pulled over 37 motorists during an increased holiday enforcement effort between June 23 and July 6. 

The Crystal Lake Police Department issued 31 total traffic citations, which included: 

  • 13 safety belt citations
  • 6 citations for speeding
  • 1 citation for operation uninsured motor vehicle
  • 2 citations for equipment and other moving violations
  • 9 citations for unlawful use of an electronic communications device

One individual was arrested for attempt obstructing justice, possession of more than 30 grams but less than 500 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

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The recent law enforcement crackdown was funded by federal traffic safety funds through IDOT’s Division of Traffic Safety and is part of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled over” and “Click it or Ticket” campaigns. Additional such enforcement campaigns are planned for the future.


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