NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Julie A. Scerine
314/340-4028
C010821
May 21, 2008

EMPHASIS: Patrol To Conduct Sobriety Saturation In St. Louis County



Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, announces that the Missouri State Highway Patrol will be conducting a sobriety saturation in St. Louis County sometime during the month of May. The location of the saturation has been determined due to previous alcohol-related incidents, a high number of alcohol-related contacts, and input by local troopers.
“Driving while intoxicated continues to be a major contributing factor of traffic crashes on Missouri’s roadways. Removing intoxicated drivers from our roadways is a priority of the Highway Patrol, and we take that seriously. Please drive safely and always designate a sober driver,” states Captain Johnson.
The Patrol continues to enforce the zero tolerance policy when it comes to drinking and driving, and encourages the public to report suspected drunk drivers by dialing *55 or 9-1-1 on their cell phones. Through the combined effort of the Highway Patrol, local law enforcement, and the citizens of Missouri, we can work to reduce the number of traffic crashes and fatalities on Missouri’s roadways.
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