MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop E Headquarters - 4947 Highway 67 North - Poplar Bluff, MO 63901


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Dale H. Moreland
(573) 840-9500
E090321
September 3, 2010

EMPHASIS: Results Of Troop E DWI Saturations


Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, announces the results of DWI saturations conducted in Troop E, which began on August 27, 2010, at 11 p.m., and ended on August 28, 2010, at 3 a.m. During the operation, troopers were assigned to conduct saturations at locations known to have a high number of alcohol-related arrests and traffic crashes.
Troopers made 16 arrests during the shift: nine driving while intoxicated arrests, one felony warrant arrest, and six misdemeanor warrant arrests. Traffic citations issued by officers included 21 for seat belt violations, six citations for speed, six for no driver’s license, three hazardous moving violations, two non-moving violations, one careless and imprudent violation, and three uninsured motorist violations. Troopers also issued 152 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 saturations are a part of the Patrol’s effort to remove intoxicated drivers from Missouri roadways. The troopers in the Troop E area will continue to pursue this goal.”
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