Illinois State Police Troop 2 is searching for help solving property crimes on Interstate 80. Troopers found a malicious scattering of roofing nails in the emergency crossovers between Geneseo and Atkinson on April 5, 2025, at roughly 1:45 AM. Alarming details indicate that the perpetrators carefully wrapped some nails in plastic Easter eggs before strategically placing them. Officers have increased their checks from the Iowa border to Troop 3 in response to this unique sabotage. Anyone with information should contact Special Agent Nicholas Rubino at 309-752-4915, extension 4931. Your ideas could be critical in putting an end to these reckless activities that endanger roadway safety.
Illinois State Police stated they are removing nails from mileposts 52 in Bureau County to 93 near Marseilles in LaSalle County. The nails are confined to the turnarounds thus far.
