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Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a sobriety checkpoint conducted in Randolph County.
On September 4, 2010, members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Randolph County Sheriff's Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on U.S. Highway 63 at the intersection of Missouri Route P, in Randolph County. As a result of the checkpoint, which began at 11:00 p.m. on September 4, 2010, and concluded at 3:00 a.m. on September 5, 2010, officers checked 107 vehicles, made 15 arrests, and issued 58 warnings. The following is a list of enforcement contacts during the checkpoint:

1 -- Arrest for driving while intoxicated
2 -- Arrests for minor in possession of intoxicants
1 -- Arrest for a misdemeanor warrant
4 -- Summonses for seat belt violations
1 -- Summons for a non-moving violation
2 -- Summonses for driver’s license violations
1 -- Summonses for insurance violations
3 -- Summonses for commercial motor vehicle violations

"The Missouri State Highway Patrol takes drinking and driving very seriously," stated Captain Wilt. "The Patrol will be holding other special enforcement operations throughout the year in an effort to make our highways safer. If drinking alcohol is part of your plans, choose a designated driver."