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

Troop H Headquarters-3525 North Belt-St. Joseph, MO 64506


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Jacob P. Angle
(816)387-2345, ext. 3847
H7615
July 6, 2015

EMPHASIS: Troop H Releases Results Of 20-Mile Trooper Project--July Fourth Weekend


Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, announces the results of the 20-Mile Trooper project over the July Fourth weekend. The project encompassed two days, July 2, 2015, and July 5, 2015, designated as the peak travel days for the holiday period. Interstate 35 was the roadway designated for this project and troopers were assigned a 20-mile section of the interstate from the Clinton County line to the Iowa state line. As a result of the project officers issued 156 citations and 242 warnings. There were four additional arrests made including one arrest for driving while intoxicated and three drug arrests.

“Troop H trooper’s vigorous enforcement efforts this July Fourth weekend helped keep everyone traveling through Troop H safe,” stated Captain McDonald.

Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol urges motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Join us in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!



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