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
H07093
July 7, 2009

EMPHASIS: Sobriety Checkpoint Results


On July 3, 2009, a sobriety checkpoint was conducted in Clinton County. A total of 11 troopers were assigned to the four-hour operation.
Troopers arrested one driver for driving while intoxicated, one for minor in possession of alcohol, and issued seven summonses for other violations. Troopers also issued 72 warnings to motorists for minor violations. A total of 128 vehicles came into the checkpoint.
Captain Duane L. Robinson stated, “The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s commitment to highway safety is our priority and the checkpoint is an effective program to safeguard motorists.”
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