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July 30, 2007

EMPHASIS: Results Of Sobriety Checkpoint Conducted in Randolph County


Captain John W. Elliott, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a sobriety checkpoint conducted in Randolph County.
On July 27, 2007, members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Randolph County Sheriff’s Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on U.S. Highway 63, approximately four miles south of Renick, MO, in Randolph County.
As a result of the checkpoint, 15 arrests were made and 29 warnings were issued. Of those arrests, two individuals were arrested for driving while intoxicated, three individuals were arrested on felony warrants, two arrests were made for misdemeanor drug offenses, one arrest was made on a misdemeanor warrant, one individual was cited for a seat belt violation, one individual was cited for a non-moving violation, three individuals were cited for drivers license violations, and two were cited for insurance violations.
“Sobriety checkpoints like these are very important in removing impaired drivers from our roadways,” stated Captain Elliott. “Cooperation with other local law enforcement agencies and citizens are also vitally important in making our highways safe.”
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