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June 22, 2011

EMPHASIS: Results Of DWI Saturations Conducted In Troop B During June 2011

Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) Saturations conducted by Troop B officers during the Month of June 2011, in Monroe and Shelby counties.

From 10:00 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2011, to 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2011, three Troop B officers focused their attention on highways located in Monroe County, with a goal of detecting impaired drivers and other hazardous moving violations that contribute to traffic crashes. As a result of the operation a total of eight arrests were made and 32 warnings were issued. Of those arrests, one individual was arrested for driving while intoxicated, five summonses were issued for speed, one summons was issued for a seat belt violation, and one summons was issued for a hazardous moving violation.

From 10:00 p.m. on Friday, June 17, 2011, to 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2011, three Troop B officers focused their attention on highways located in Shelby County, with a goal of detecting impaired drivers and other hazardous moving violations that contribute to traffic crashes. As a result of the operation a total of eight arrests were made and 17 warnings were issued. Of those arrests, two individuals were arrested for driving while intoxicated, four summonses were issued for speed, one summons was issued for careless and imprudent driving, and one summons was issued for a seat belt violation.

"Troop B officers will be conducting more special enforcement activities throughout the year, " stated Captain Wilt. "I encourage drivers to do their part in keeping our highways safe by being attentive drivers, never drinking and driving, and always making sure everyone is wearing a safety belt."
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