Drug and alcohol abuse is the cause of a large number of crimes in Central Illinois. Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp says the majority of those incarcerated can trace their problems back to dope and booze:

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The Sheriff says not only that people are arrested on drug or alcohol charges, but related offenses as well:

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With the holiday season coming up, the Sheriff is reminding everyone that substance abuse and driving don’t mix. Police agencies across the country will beef up patrols in an attempt to combat the problem.