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
E090936
September 9, 2009

EMPHASIS: Troop E Results Of "10-Mile Trooper Project"



Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, announces the results of a two-day enforcement operation in Troop E. The 10-mile trooper operation was conducted on Interstate 55 on September 4, 2009, and September 7, 2009.
The following are the totals from the program:

Number of troopers working project: 12
Vehicles stopped: 178
Tickets issued: 116
Misdemeanor arrests: 2
Total arrests: 239
Traffic Crashes worked: 2

Captain Ridens stated, "Troopers continue to do their job by making our highways as safe as possible for the motoring public. If you need help on the highway or need to report a stranded motorist or a traffic crash call *55 on your cellular phone or 1-800-525-5555."


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