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Traffic stop on interstate involving utility vehicle, Williamson County IL

Traffic

Reported: 11/14/2025 09:03 PM

I-57, Illinois

A utility vehicle with temporary Missouri plates was stopped on the interstate near milepost 53. Authorities are investigating possible vehicle fraud and a search was conducted, with K-9 units assisting.

Audio|Source: Effingham County Sheriff and EMS, Effingham City Police

01:46

Transcript:

00:00

Missouri temporary plates.

00:02

Details about location and vehicle.

00:03

Vehicle described as 2004 Ford utility.

00:05

Lincoln.

00:06

Vehicle year 2004.

00:08

Ford.

00:09

Utility vehicle confirmed.

00:14

Additional location details provided.

00:17

Code or identifier noted.

00:18

Information repeated.

00:19

Location details repeated.

00:20

Lincoln area referenced.

00:21

More location info given.

00:24

Location code. Lincoln mentioned again.

00:25

Missouri.

00:27

They are conducting an investigation.

00:30

Fraud investigation related to vehicle.

00:37

2004 vehicle year restated.

00:38

Vehicle related to emergency services.

00:45

K-9 units en route for assistance.

00:51

Acknowledgment of message.

00:59

Clear communication received.

01:02

Page confirmed as received.

01:07

Instructions to continue.

01:09

Confirmed.

01:10

Instructions repeated.

01:16

Vehicle is southbound near milepost 53.

01:20

Milepost 53.

01:23

Dark Jeep Compass with temporary plates observed.

01:30

Temporary plates noted on Jeep Compass.

01:39

Vehicle search authorized.

01:44

Code acknowledged.

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Location mentioned:

I-57, Illinois

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