For Immediate Release – April 16, 2024
Illinois State Police Announce Results of ‘Operation Green Jacket’ in Metro East Area
EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted Operation Green Jacket on April 9-11, 2024, in St. Clair and Madison counties, focusing its efforts on East St. Louis and neighboring Metro East communities. The operation utilized intelligence and technology to target known high crime areas, violent offenders, and structured criminal groups in the communities of the Metro East.
| Operation Green Jacket Results | |
| Arrests | 16 |
| Felony Charges | 24 |
| Criminal Charges | 42 |
| Firearm Related Charges | 19 |
| Firearms Seized | 9 |
| Controlled Substance Seized | 474 grams |
There were several notable events and arrests during the detail.
On April 9, 2024, troopers made a traffic stop in the area of Bond Avenue at 57th Street in Cahokia Heights where they found a loaded firearm and took the driver into custody.
On April 9, 2024, troopers made a traffic stop on a reported stolen vehicle. The vehicle stopped near 18th Street at Trendley Avenue in East St. Luous. The occupants fled on foot and troopers took three occupants into custody and recovered two firearms.
On April 10, 2024, troopers observed a vehicle crash in the area of Missouri Avenue and Collinsville Avenue in East St. Louis. The driver exited the vehicle and threw a firearm. The driver was taken into custody and the firearm was recovered.
On April 11, 2024, troopers made a traffic stop in the area of Douglas Avenue at 32nd Street in East St. Louis where they found a loaded firearm and took one occupant into custody.
More than 40 officers from around the state, including ISP Troops 2, 5, 6, 8, 10, ISP South Fatal Four Team, ISP Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6, ISP Public Safety Enforcement Group, and ISP Air Operations, joined forces with the ISP Special Operation Group Statewide Anti-Violence Enforcement Unit for the multi-day operation. The ISP Firearms Investigations Unit provided additional support during the operational period.
ISP will continue to use all available resources, including air operations, technology, forensic services, investigators, increase patrols, and information sharing to combat violent crime.
