Illinois State Police Announces Results of Violent Crime Suppression Detail in the Metro East Area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 14, 2026

EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail in St. Clair and Madison counties on June 11-12, 2026, focusing its efforts on East St. Louis and neighboring Metro East communities. ​ The operation utilized intelligence and technology to focus enforcement efforts on known high crime areas, violent offenders, and structured criminal groups in the communities of the Metro East.

There were some notable arrests during the detail:

On June 11, 2026, a Trooper patrolling near 34^th and State Street in East St. Louis observed an Illinois Vehicle Code (IVC) violation and conducted a traffic stop. During a probable cause search, the Trooper recovered a loaded firearm and over 100 grams of cannabis. Charges are pending.

On June 11, 2026, a Trooper patrolling near IL-157 in Cahokia Heights observed a vehicle committing an IVC violation and conducted a traffic stop. During a probable cause search, the Trooper recovered a loaded firearm, cannabis, and suspected crack cocaine. Charges are pending.

On June 12, 2026, a Trooper patrolling in Cahokia Heights observed a vehicle committing an IVC violation and conducted a traffic stop. During a probable cause search, Troopers recovered two loaded firearms and over 100 grams of cannabis. Charges are pending.

ISP officers from around the state, including patrol Troops 3, 6, and 8, ISP Fatal 4 South, Zone 6 Firearms Investigations Unit, Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG), Crime Scene Services, ISP SWAT, and ISP Air Operations, assisted ISP Statewide Anti-Violence Enforcement (SAVE) South with this operation. The Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southern Illinois provided additional support. ISP will continue to use all available resources, including air operations, technology, forensic services, investigators, increase patrols, and information sharing to combat violent crime.

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