Truck driver brandishes weapon at motorist on I-70, Madison County IL


On I-70 near milepost 16 in Illinois, a truck driver showed a weapon to another motorist. The trailer and DOT numbers are recorded. Police are starting an investigation.
Audio|Source: Alton Police, Fire, EMS and Public Works
00:54
Transcript:
00:00
It's burning its troop, a wanted investigation, unlawful use of weapon[1], I70 Weston, near milepost 16, 1729,
00:08
truck tractor semi-trailer, truck tractor semi-trailer.
00:10
Flag displayed on cab.
00:12
Trailer number 5331547.
00:16
Trailer number 5331547.
00:20
DOT number T-TOM 22813 C.
00:25
Charles, DOT number, T-TOM 228-13C Charles.
00:31
Driver displayed weapon at another motorist.
00:34
It has not been signed, however reasonable grounds suggest to find an investigative stoppage.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
unlawful use of weapon: Suspect displayed a weapon at another motorist
Disclaimer:
This was transcribed by AI and may contain errors. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
I-70, Illinois
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect