Street Machine Nationals by the numbers

Du Quoin Chief of Police Jamie Ellermeyer said he sent six officers home early on Saturday after it became apparent they were not needed.

"We cut out four cars and sent six people home," he continued.

He said the worst of the weekend incidents involved a girl who became intoxicated, got belligerent with police and later struck or kicked a nurse at Marshall Browning Hospital.

Otherwise, he said, "One of our main concerns was people sitting out on the sidewalks with small children watching the cars."

Parents kept watch over their children fairly well, he said.

Ellermeyer said only a handful of citations were issued.

Perry County Sheriff Keith Kellerman echoed Ellermeyer's sentiment. "I think we have to welcome them to Du Quoin and then let them know we are here," he said.

He said the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds is great venue and the area should support the fair's hosting of events year around.

The Illinois State Police District 13 / 22 Commander Brad Lacey is releasing the following preliminary information regarding the Street Machine Nationals.

The Street Machine Nationals, held at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds June 27-29, 2014, was a successful event.

The Illinois State Police, the Perry County Sheriff's Department, the City of Du Quoin Police Department and the event promoter, Family Events, partnered to create a family friendly environment. Lieutenant Brad Lacey would like to thank all of the agencies involved in making this event a great success. "I want to express a special thanks to the attendees who exercised restraint toward making this event family friendly and safe for all attending," commented Lacey.

The Illinois State Police are announcing the following enforcement figures for the weekend. These enforcement documents were written by Illinois State Police officers during the Street Machine Nationals detail and included officers from Districts 11, 12, 13, 19, 22 and Zone 7 Investigations.

Illinois State Police

Street Machine Nationals Activity

Motorist Assists 4

Property Damage Crashes 1

Tow Reports 6

Total Citations 102

Total Written Warnings 102

Criminal Arrests 2

DUIs 5

Other Alcohol Arrests 10

Speeding Citations 16]

Squealing Tires Citations 10

Seatbelt Citations 17

Child Restraint Citations 1