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G-09072
September 04, 2007

EMPHASIS: Troop G Releases Results Of S.T.E.P./Hazardous Moving Operation


Captain Billy E. Chadwick, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information:

A total of 48 arrests and 28 warnings were issued in conjunction with a S.T.E.P./Hazardous Moving Violations Operation held in Troop G this past holiday weekend. The operation was held in Howell County on U.S. Highway 60 and U.S. Highway 63.
These totals include: 12 speed arrests, 13 seat belt arrests, one following too close arrest, one other hazardous moving arrest, and three driver’s license arrests. Officers also made four misdemeanor drug arrests, two misdemeanor warrant arrests, eight non-moving arrests, and four uninsured motorist arrests.
“Our officers worked very hard to ensure the safety of the motoring public over the Labor Day holiday period,” said Captain Chadwick. “Please do all you can as drivers to protect yourself and your loved ones as you travel.”
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