News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Dale H. Moreland
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E031911
March 18, 2009

EMPHASIS: Results Of Troop E DWI Saturations


Captain George Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, announces the results of recent DWI saturations conducted in some of the 13 counties in southeast Missouri that make up Troop E. The saturations were conducted beginning March 14, 2009, at 11:00 p.m., and ended at 3:00 a.m. on March 15, 2009. During the operation troopers were assigned to conduct DWI saturations at locations known to experience several alcohol-related arrests and traffic crashes.

Troopers made 19 arrests during the shift: ten for driving while intoxicated, one minor in possession of alcohol, two misdemeanor drug arrests, two misdemeanor warrant arrests, three other misdemeanor arrests, and one felony arrest. Traffic citations issued by officers included 11 for seat belt violations, four speed violations, four for no driver’s license, one for following too close, one commercial vehicle violation, four other hazardous moving violations, seven non-moving violations, and two for no insurance. Troopers also issued 95 warnings for various other traffic violations during the operation. A total of 104 vehicles were stopped.


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