Adams County Sheriff’s Department releases St. Patrick’s Day DUI enforcement results

ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Adams County Sheriff’s Department made zero DUI arrests and issued three seat belt citations during the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period.

Other citations were:

• Speeding-6
• No Insurance-2
• No Valid Drivers License-2
• Driving While License Suspended-1
• Disobeying Stop Sign-1
• Expired Registration-2
• Warrant Arrests-2

“We strongly enforce traffic laws for one reason – to save lives,” Sgt. Jake McMahon said in a press release.

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners in the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement campaign.

The safety effort was funded by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.