News Release



For further information please contact: Sergeant Dale H. Moreland

(573) 840-9500

071018

July 10, 2006



EMPHASIS: Captain Ridens announces sobriety checkpoints in Scott and Stoddard Counties in Troop E.







Captain G.E. Ridens, Commanding Officer, Troop E, announces that sometime during the month of July 2006, a sobriety checkpoint will be conducted in Scott and Stoddard Counties. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in cooperation with other law enforcement agencies will conduct the checkpoints.



Sobriety checkpoints are a part of the Patrol’s efforts to remove intoxicated drivers from Missouri’s highways, and are conducted at various locations which have been found to experience a higher than normal number of alcohol-related contacts and accidents.



The Missouri state Highway Patrol urges all citizens to report any vehicle they observe operating in a careless manner. The public can contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol toll-free at 1-800-525-5555 or on their cellular phone at #55.