For further information please contact: Sgt. D.S. Bracker
417-895-6767 ext.253
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May 10, 2010

EMPHASIS: Results From Sobriety Checkpoint In Barry County

On Saturday evening, May 8, 2010, the Missouri State Highway Patrol conducted a sobriety checkpoint in Barry County. The checkpoint, located on MO 37 at County Road 2140, was determined by past arrests, incidents, and traffic crashes in the county.

In five hours of operation the checkpoint netted:

DWI 2

Misd. Warrants 4

Misd. Arrests 29

Total Felonies 0
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Total Arrests = 35

Total Warnings = 29

The job of law enforcement is to enforce all laws and apprehend violators. The objective of DWI enforcement projects is to deter drinking and driving and to make citizens aware that drinking and driving will not be tolerated. To report a suspected intoxicated driver dial 9-1-1 or * 55 on your cell phone.
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