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

Troop H Headquarters - 3525 North Belt - St. Joseph, MO 64506-1370


News Release

For further information please contact: Sgt. Sheldon A. Lyon
816-387-2345
H09118
September 26, 2011

EMPHASIS: Results Of DWI Saturation In Buchanan County


Captain Duane L. Robinson, commanding officer of Troop H in St. Joseph, announces the results of a driving while intoxicated saturation held on September 23, 2011, in Buchanan County.
Troopers issued 26 traffic summonses, arrested four persons for driving while intoxicated, and arrested one person who had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Troopers also issued 38 warnings. A total of five troopers were assigned to the eight-hour operation.
Captain Robinson stated, “The driving while intoxicated saturation is a very effective tool used by the Missouri State Highway Patrol to remove impaired drivers and safeguard motorists.”
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