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May 23, 2007

EMPHASIS: Results Of Troop E DWI Checkpoint In Butler County



Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, announces the results of a DWI checkpoint conducted in Troop E, Butler County, that began on May 18, 2007, at 10 p.m. and ended on May 19, 2007, at 3 a.m. During the operation, troopers were assigned to conduct sobriety checkpoints at locations known to have a high number of alcohol-related arrests and traffic crashes.
Troopers made 11 arrests during the shift: two felony driving while intoxicated arrests, five minor in possession arrests, one misdemeanor drug arrest, and three misdemeanor warrant arrests. Traffic citations issued by officers included 12 for seat belt violations, one for no child restraint, fourteen for no driver’s license, and eight non-moving violations. Troopers also issued 89 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 checkpoints are a part of the Patrol’s effort to remove intoxicated drivers from Missouri roadways. The troopers in the Troop E area will continue to pursue this goal.”



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