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July 2, 2008

EMPHASIS: Results Of Troop E DWI Checkpoint In Stoddard County


Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, announces the results of a DWI checkpoint conducted in Troop E, Stoddard County that began on June 21, 2008, at 10 p.m. and ended on June 22, 2008, at 3 a.m. During the operation, troopers were assigned to conduct a sobriety checkpoint at a location known to have a high number of alcohol-related arrests and traffic crashes. Troop E officers along with Dexter Police participated in this operation.

Troopers made eight arrests during the shift: two driving while intoxicated arrests, three minor in possession arrests, one misdemeanor drug arrest, one misdemeanor and one felony warrant arrest. Traffic citations issued by officers included 16 for seat belt violations, five for no insurance, six for no driver’s license, and seven non-moving violations. Troopers also issued 146 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.”