MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop C Headquarters- 891 Technology Drive, Weldon Spring, MO 63304


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Corporal Jeff Wilson
636-300-2800 ext. 3334
C010170
September 10, 2010

EMPHASIS: DWI Saturation Results For Lincoln County


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the results of a driving while intoxicated saturation conducted on Friday, September 3, 2010, in Lincoln County. Four Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers conducted the enforcement operation during the eight-hour project.

As a result of the enforcement program, 59 vehicles were stopped. Of those 59 vehicles, 19 arrests were made and 48 warnings were issued. Of those arrests, one subject was arrested for felony driving while intoxicated. Ten summonses were issued for speed violations, four summonses were issued for other hazardous moving and non-moving violations, and three summonses were for seat belt violations.

In addition, one arrest was made for minor in possession of alcohol.

“This particular operation in Lincoln County had good results,” stated Captain Johnson. “The troopers assigned to this detail worked hard and provided good service to the residents of this area."