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

Troop G - 1226 W. Bus. 60/63, Willow Springs, MO 65793


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Jeff Kinder
(417) 469-3121, ext. 3735
G-08192
August 19, 2014

EMPHASIS: Troop G Announces Saturation Results



Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information:

A total of 13 arrests and 17 warnings were issued in conjunction with a DWI saturation conducted in Texas County on August 15, 2014. The designated highways for this saturation were U.S. Highway 60, U.S. Highway 63, and Missouri Highway 17. Totals from this saturation include:

1 -- DWI arrest
3 -- speed summonses
2 -- seat belt summonses
1 -- child restraint summons
1 -- signal light summons
1 -- non-moving summons
3 -- uninsured motorist summonses
1 -- felony warrant arrest

Captain Inman says, 'DWI saturations are one tool that the Missouri State Highway Patrol uses in order to make our roadways a safer place for Missouri's motorists. Please be careful when behind the wheel and never drink and drive.'

In support of 'The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths,' the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. 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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