News Release

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091756
September 17, 2007

EMPHASIS: Results Of Troop E DWI Saturation



Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, announces the results of a Driving While Intoxicated Saturation conducted in Butler County on September 7, 2007. 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 six arrests during the shift: three arrests for driving while intoxicated and three minor in possession arrests. Traffic citations issued by officers included the following summonses: four for speeding, one for careless and imprudent driving, three for seat belt violations, one for no driver’s license, one hazardous moving violation, and three for no proof of insurance. Troopers also issued 27 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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