For further information please contact: Sergeant Martin K. Elmore
(417) 469-3121, ext. 225
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July 7, 2011

EMPHASIS: Troop G Releases Independence Day Holiday Totals

Captain Dwayne F. Isringhausen, commanding officer, Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the following traffic totals for the Independence Day holiday period. Troop G troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) conducted Friday, July 1, 2011, through Monday, July 4, 2011.

Troop G troopers investigated a total of 28 traffic crashes, resulting in two fatalities and 11 injuries. Troopers made 10 DWI arrests, 10 drug arrests, issued 273 speed summonses, 82 seat belt violation summonses, and four child restraint summonses. Troopers also assisted 151 motorists in Troop G during the weekend.

Troop G troopers working on U.S. Highway 60 also participated in the 20-Mile Trooper project. Troopers assigned to this operation worked 12-hour shifts to patrol 20-mile intervals on major highways and interstates in Missouri on Friday, July 1, 2011, and Monday, July 4, 2011. Totals from this operation include:

2-- DWI arrests
93-- Speed summonses
2-- C&I summonses
1-- Failed To Yield summons
25-- Seat Belt summonses
1-- Child Restraint summons
2-- Other Hazardous Moving summonses
12-- Non-moving summonses
2-- Driver’s License summonses
9-- Uninsured Motorist summonses
1-- Misdemeanor Drug arrest
1-- Felony Warrant arrest
1-- Felony arrest
80 -- Warnings

Captain Isringhausen says, “It is always a terrible tragedy when a holiday weekend is marred by traffic deaths. Please drive carefully and always wear your seat belt.”

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