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B11104
October 28, 2011

EMPHASIS: Results Of DWI Saturation Conducted In Chariton And Linn Counties on October 22, 2011

Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) saturation conducted in Chariton and Linn counties on October 22, 2011. The saturation began at 11:00 p.m. and concluded at 3:00 a.m. on October 23, 2011. During this enforcement operation, officers patrolled specific areas with a goal of detecting impaired drivers and other traffic violations that contribute to traffic crashes. As a result of the operation, officers made 11 arrests and issued 22 warnings. The following is a list of enforcement contacts made during the saturation:

3 -- Arrests for driving while intoxicated
3 -- Summonses issued for speed
1 -- Summons issued for a seat belt violation
2 -- Summonses issued for hazardous moving violations
1 -- Summons issued for a license violation
1 -- Summons issued for an insurance violation

“Drinking and driving is very dangerous,” 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.”
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