Carpentersville Police Arrest 7 During Super Bowl Weekend Crackdown

Enforcement efforts focused on impaired driving and seat belt violations

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Carpentersville Police Department participated in 'Click It or Ticket' and 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' enforcement campaigns over Super Bowl weekend, issuing 32 traffic citations and making 7 arrests. The goal was to increase roadway safety by identifying impaired drivers and ensuring motorists were following traffic laws.

Why it matters

Impaired driving and lack of seat belt use are major contributors to traffic accidents and fatalities. By conducting these enforcement efforts, the Carpentersville Police aimed to deter dangerous driving behaviors and keep the roads safe during a high-traffic holiday weekend.

The details

During the enforcement period from February 6th through the early morning hours of Monday, Carpentersville police officers focused on identifying impaired drivers under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs. In addition to the 7 arrests, officers also issued 32 traffic citations for various violations.

  • The enforcement campaign ran from February 6th through the early morning hours of Monday, February 10th.

The players

Carpentersville Police Department

The local law enforcement agency in Carpentersville, Illinois that conducted the Super Bowl weekend traffic safety enforcement efforts.

Chief Kevin Stankowitz

The police chief of the Carpentersville Police Department who stated that impaired driving and traffic law violations would be taken seriously to save lives.

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What they’re saying

“Motorists should understand that we take impaired driving seriously, and that seat belt and other traffic safety law violators will be ticketed. We do it to save lives.”

— Chief Kevin Stankowitz, Police Chief (chronicleillinois.com)

What’s next

The Carpentersville Police Department will continue to monitor traffic safety and conduct similar enforcement campaigns throughout the year to promote safe driving behaviors.

The takeaway

This crackdown on impaired driving and lack of seat belt use during the Super Bowl weekend highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to prioritize traffic safety and reduce the number of accidents and fatalities on the roads.