MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop H Headquarters-3525 North Belt-St. Joseph, MO, 64506
News Release
For further information please contact:
Sergeant Jacob P. Angle
(816)387-2345, ext. 3847
H52819
May 28, 2019
EMPHASIS:
Results Of Special Enforcement Projects--Memorial Day
Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, announces the results of the special enforcement projects over the Memorial Day weekend. The projects encompassed two days--May 24, 2019, and May 27, 2019--designated as the peak travel days for the holiday period. As a result of the projects, officers issued 142 citations and 272 warnings. Officers also made one misdemeanor drug arrest, one misdemeanor warrant arrest, and assisted 29 motorists during the holiday period.
Troop H officers conducted three DWI saturations during the Memorial Day weekend covering the following counties: Caldwell, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, and Harrison. As a result of those saturations officers issued 19 citations, 95 warnings, and assisted 15 motorists. Officers also made one arrest for minor in possession and one misdemeanor drug arrest.
“Troopers were out in force over the Memorial Day weekend and their vigorous enforcement efforts along with increased visibility helped keep Missouri motorists safer while traveling through Troop H,” stated Captain McDonald.
The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri's roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober.
"Don't Violate The Trust."
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