Thanksgiving Enforcement Campaign Yields 67 Citations: Oswego Police

OSWEGO, IL — The Oswego Police Department enforcement campaign for Thanksgiving yielded 67 citations and two arrests, officials said Tuesday.

During the campaign from Nov. 21 to Dec. 2, officers heightened enforcement of seat belts, speeding and distracted driving.

The effort resulted in 59 occupant restraint citations, eight electronic device use citations and two arrests, one criminal and one traffic-related.

"These results reflect our commitment to a safe community," police spokesperson Cathy Nevara said in a statement. "Impaired is impaired, whether you use alcohol, cannabis or other drugs. Combine that with not wearing a seat belt, and the consequences can be deadly. Please buckle up and plan a sober ride every time."

The enforcement was funded by a grant administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.