News Release

For further information please contact: Sgt. Sheldon A. Lyon
816-387-2345
H04091
April 6, 2009

EMPHASIS: Results Of Hazardous Moving Operation


Captain Duane L. Robinson, commanding officer of Troop H in St. Joseph, announces the results of a special operation. The hazardous moving operation was conducted on April 3, 2009, in Buchanan County and was designed to target vehicles that are being operated in a hazardous manner.
A total of four troopers were assigned to the four-hour program. Troopers issued 18 summonses, and 22 warnings to motorists, and made two criminal arrests. The breakdown of the arrests is as follows:
Drug arrests-- 2
Speed -- 15
Uninsured Motorists-- 1
Seat Belt -- 2
To report aggressive driving, motorists can use the Patrol’s emergency telephone numbers. They are 1-800-525-5555 or cellular *55.
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