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July 28, 2008

EMPHASIS: Results Of Troop E DWI Checkpoint In Pemiscot County



Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, announces the results of a DWI checkpoint conducted in Troop E, in Pemiscot County that began at 10 p.m., July 19, 2008, and ended at 3 a.m., July 20, 2008. During the operation troopers were assigned to conduct a sobriety checkpoint at locations known to experience several alcohol related arrests and traffic crashes.

Troopers made eight arrests during the shift: three for driving while intoxicated, one for minor in possession, two for misdemeanor warrants, and two for felony warrants. Traffic citations issued by officers included 15 for seat belt violations, three for no child restraint, five for no driver’s license, one for no insurance, one other hazardous moving violation, and five non-moving violations. Troopers also issued 68 warnings for various other traffic violations during the operation. A total of 150 vehicles were stopped.

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 and the troopers in Troop E will continue to pursue this goal.”



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