Drunken drivers on the hook for big tow fees

Local cities charge up to $500 to pay for police time when a vehicle is towed.

Granite City

Collinsville

$380

Alton

From 2012-2013, cities averaged...

Belleville

$467

Edwardsville

$327

$300

$381

$124,800

$244,440

$286,221

$469,100

Total collected

$342,710

James Bedell

Edwardsville recorded no tow fees for 2012 because the former police chief embezzled the funds. He’s serving 18 months.

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