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August 30, 2007

EMPHASIS: Results Of Troop E Hazardous Moving Violations Saturations



Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, announces the results of a Hazardous Moving Violations Saturation conducted in Troop E during the month of August in Madison and Iron counties. During the operation troopers were assigned to patrol highways that, historically, have experienced a higher number of traffic crashes and hazardous moving violations.
Troopers made seven arrests during the shift: five drug possession arrests, two of those being felony arrests, one felony warrant arrest, and one misdemeanor warrant arrest. Traffic citations issued by officers included eight summonses for speeding, eight for seat belt violations, one for no driver’s license, two uninsured motorists, and three nonmoving violations. Troopers also issued 46 warnings for various other traffic violations during the operation.
Captain Ridens stated, “The impaired driver continues to be a major contributor to serious traffic crashes in southeast Missouri. DWI and hazardous driving saturations are a part of the Patrol’s effort to remove intoxicated and dangerous drivers from Missouri roadways. The troopers in the Troop E area will continue to pursue this goal.”



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