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

Troop B Headquarters, 308 Pine Crest Drive, Macon, Missouri 63552


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B10054
May 10, 2010

EMPHASIS: Results Of A Clark County Sobriety Checkpoint And A Selective Traffic Enforcement Operation


Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a sobriety checkpoint held in Clark County, and a Selective Traffic Enforcement Operation conducted on U.S. Highways 36 and 63.
On May 7, 2010, members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Clark County Sheriff's Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on U.S. Highway 61, just south of the Iowa border. As a result of the checkpoint, which began at 11:00 p.m. on May 7, 2010, and concluded at 3:00 a.m. on May 8, 2010, officers checked 191 vehicles, made two arrests for driving while intoxicated, one arrest for a felony warrant, issued two citations for seat belts violations, one citation for a non-moving violation, one citation for a driver's license violation, one citation for an insurance violation, and a total of 25 warnings were issued.
On May 8, 2010, four Troop B officers conducted a Selective Traffic Enforcement Operation on U.S. Highways 36 and 63, throughout the Troop B area. As a result of the enforcement operation, which began at noon and concluded at 8:00 p.m., officers made one arrest for driving while intoxicated, one arrest for a misdemeanor criminal offense, and issued 37 citations and 64 warnings. Totals of the citations issued during the enforcement include:

17-- speed violation citations
9-- seat belt violation citations
3-- commercial motor vehicle violation citations
5-- non-moving violation citations
1-- driver's license citation
2-- insurance violation citations

"More motorists will be travelling on Missouri highways in the upcoming summer months," stated Captain Wilt. "The Patrol will be taking part in many special enforcement operations during this time period in an effort to make our highways safer. Please make sure everyone in your vehicle wears a seat belt, and if alcohol is a part of your plans, choose a sober designated driver."


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