News Release

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A070801
July 7, 2008

EMPHASIS: Results Of Sobriety Checkpoint Announced


Captain Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, announces the results of two sobriety checkpoints conducted in Clay County on July 5 and July 6, 2008. The checkpoints were a joint effort with the Smithville Police Department. A total of 867 cars were checked during this operation.
Members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol made a total of four DWI arrests, one misdemeanor arrest, and two driver’s license arrests; 86 warnings were issued.
The checkpoints are part of the continuing effort by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies to remove intoxicated drivers from the highways of our state.

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