Crime & Safety
2 Arrested, Dozens Ticketed During Woodridge Labor Day Crackdown
Two people were arrested during Woodridge Police Department's Labor Day safety campaign.
WOODRIDGE, IL — Two people were arrested and dozens were ticketed during Woodridge's recent Labor Day traffic safety campaign.
Police say one person was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, and another person was arrested for driving with a suspended license. The following tickets were issued:
- 20 speeding tickets
- 9 seatbelt tickets
- 10 tickets for miscellaneous violations
“Through the Labor Day safety campaign, we helped to make our roads safer and spread the
word about the risks of impaired driving – ‘It’s Not a Game,’” Police Chief Tom Stefanson said in a statement.
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Woodridge's safety campaign was part of a statewide initiative made possible with funds from the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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