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

Troop B Headquarters - 308 Pine Crest Drive - Macon, MO 63552


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B11051
May 5, 2011

EMPHASIS: Results Of DWI Enforcement Operation Conducted In Monroe And Ralls Counties


Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI saturation conducted in Monroe and Ralls counties on April 30, 2011. During the four-hour enforcement operation, which began at 10:00 p.m. on April 30, 2011, and concluded at 2:00 a.m. on May 1, 2011, officers focused their attention on intoxicated drivers, excessive speed, and other traffic violations that cause traffic crashes. As a result of the enforcement operations, four officers stopped 21 vehicles, made 19 arrests, and issued 24 warnings. The following is a list of enforcement contacts made during the operation:

5-- Arrests for driving while intoxicated
4--Summonses for speed
2--Summonses for careless driving
2--Summonses for seat belt violations
1--Summons for an insurance violation
2--Arrests for person under 21 years of age possessing alcoholic beverages
1--Arrest for a misdemeanor drug violation
2--Arrests for misdemeanor criminal offenses

Captain Wilt would like to encourage motorists to take driving seriously and obey all traffic laws. Captain Wilt stated, "Driving a vehicle is a full-time job. Make sure to abide by the speed limit, ensure that all occupants of your vehicle are properly restrained, and if drinking alcohol is a part of your plans choose a sober designated driver."


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