EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department reported today it made four drunk-driving arrests and issued 83 other traffic citations during the recent July Fourth "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket" crackdown.

Edwardsville Police Lt. Charles Kohlberg said law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois participated in this statewide effort to get drunk and drugged drivers off our roadways and encourage seat belt use.

Article continues after sponsor message

Get The Latest News!

Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.

"The Edwardsville Police Department joined forces with more than 150 other state and local law enforcement agencies conducting the crackdown campaign, which featured high-visibility enforcement combined with a variety of outreach activities including a media campaign," he said.

Kohlberg added that the recent law enforcement effort was funded by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation as part of the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket campaigns.

Prefer RiverBender on Google
Copyright 2026 Riverbender.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

 

More like this:

Edwardsville Police Launch Fourth of July Traffic Safety Campaign
Jun 16, 2026
Alton Police Begin Holiday Crackdown on Impaired and Unbuckled Drivers
6 days ago
Edwardsville Police Announce Distracted Driving Enforcement Results
May 1, 2026
Edwardsville Police Join Torch Run for Special Olympics
Jun 9, 2026
Maryville Police Officer Keith Hopke Carries Flame Of Hope
Jun 10, 2026