For further information please contact: Sergeant Dale H. Moreland
(573) 840-9500
070632
July 6, 2007

EMPHASIS: Results Of Troop E Hazardous Moving Violations Saturations



Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, announces the results of a Hazardous Moving Violations Saturation conducted in Troop E during the month of June in Butler County. 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 four arrests during the shift: two drug possession arrests, one felony arrest, and one misdemeanor warrant arrest. Traffic citations issued by officers included 10 summonses for speeding, 13 for seat belt violations, one for no driver’s license, one for failed to yield the right-of-way, two uninsured motorists, one hazardous moving violation, and three nonmoving violations. Troopers also issued 35 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.”



(###