For further information please contact: Trooper Clark D. Parrott
(573) 840-9500
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April 8, 2011

EMPHASIS: Results Of Hazardous Moving Violation Project In Troop E

Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, announces the results of a hazardous moving project conducted in Troop E.

On Tuesday, April 5, 2011, members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol conducted a hazardous moving project within Troop E. During the four hour project, officers stopped a total of 39 vehicles. A total of 29 arrests were made and 49 warnings were issued. Among the arrests made, 9 were for speed, 14 for seat belt violations and one for driving while intoxicated. The remainder of the summonses issued were for miscellaneous traffic violations.

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

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