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
H12112
December 10, 2011

EMPHASIS: Mercer County Sobriety Checkpoint Results


On December 10, 2011, a sobriety checkpoint was conducted in Mercer County. A total of 10 troopers were assigned to the four-hour operation.
No arrests were made for driving while intoxicated. Troopers issued one summons for uninsured motorist. Troopers also issued 20 warnings to motorists for minor violations. A total of 93 vehicles came into the checkpoint.
Captain Duane L. Robinson stated, “The results of the checkpoint are pleasing and show that drivers traveling U.S. Highway 136, in Mercer County were sober.”
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