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July 10, 2012

EMPHASIS: Results Of 2012 July Fourth Enforcement Programs Conducted By Troop B Officers

Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the 2012 July Fourth traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop B area, which consists of the 16 northeast counties of Missouri. From July 3, 2012 through July 8, 2012, troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). As an added enforcement effort Troop B officers conducted a “20-Mile Trooper Operation” on U.S. Highways 36, 61, and 63 on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, and Sunday July 8, 2012.

Preliminary enforcement totals show officers issued 403 citations for exceeding the posted speed limit, 127 citations for seat belt violations, 937 warnings, made 15 arrests for driving while intoxicated, made 19 drug arrests, and assisted 229 motorists. During the holiday period, Troop B officers investigated 27 traffic crashes in which 18 individuals were injured. There were no fatality traffic crashes in the Troop B area.

“Even though this major holiday period has ended, we want to urge motorists to continue to drive safely and always wear their seat belts,” stated Captain Wilt.
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