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

TROOP C HEADQUARTERS
891 Technology Drive
Weldon Spring, MO 63304


NEWS ALERT

For further information please contact: Sergeant Al Nothum
(636) 300-2800 ext. 3340
C010161
August 25, 2010

EMPHASIS: Result Of Sobriety Checkpoint Conducted In Jefferson County


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the results of a sobriety checkpoint conducted on Saturday, August 21, 2010, in Jefferson County. During the five-hour operation, a total of 398 vehicles were checked with a total of 19 arrests being made and 109 warnings being issued.

Members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol made the following arrests:
3 -- DWI
2 -- Seat Belt Violations
4 -- Non-Moving Violations
2 -- Insurance Violations
4 -- Driving While Revoked/Suspended
1-- Hazardous Moving Violation
3-- Drug Arrests

Captain Johnson stated, “We removed several more intoxicated drivers off the road thanks to this DWI checkpoint. Please remember to do your part. If you are going to consume alcohol, have a plan and make sure that plan includes a designated driver.”








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