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
B15096
September 22, 2015

EMPHASIS: Results Of DWI Sobriety Checkpoint Held In Randolph County


Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI (driving while intoxicated) sobriety checkpoint conducted in Randolph County. The checkpoint was conducted from 11 p.m. on September 19, to 3 a.m. on September 20, 2015, on U.S. Highway 63, at Missouri Route P, with the assistance of the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department. The goal of the enforcement operation was to detect impaired drivers and other traffic violations that contribute to traffic crashes. As a result of the operation, officers made two arrests for driving while intoxicated, two felony drug arrests, two misdemeanor drug arrests, one other criminal misdemeanor arrest, and issued 10 traffic citations and 21 warnings. The following is a list of traffic citations issued:
4 -- Citations were issued for seat belt violations.
3 -- Citations were issued for child restraint violations.
1 -- Citation was issued for a driver’s license violation.
2 -- Citations were issued for insurance violations.
"The Patrol will conduct more traffic enforcement programs in the upcoming months," stated Captain Wilt. "The Missouri State Highway Patrol is very serious about removing the impaired driver from our roadways. If drinking is a part of your plans, choose a sober designated driver."
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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