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 Martin K. Elmore
(417) 469-3121, ext. 3735
G-05138
May 29, 2013

EMPHASIS: Troop G Releases Memorial Day Holiday Totals

Captain Dwayne F. Isringhausen, commanding officer, Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the following traffic totals for the Memorial Day holiday period. Troop G troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) from Friday, May 24, 2013, through Monday, May 27, 2013.
Troop G reported zero fatal traffic crashes, and investigated eight traffic crashes on C.A.R.E. designated highways, resulting in seven injuries. Troopers made 10 DWI arrests, 42 drug arrests, issued 440 speed summonses, 224 safety belt violation summonses, 12 child restraint summonses, and assisted 217 motorists in Troop G over the course of 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, May 24, 2013, and Monday, May 27, 2013. Totals from this operation include:

73-- speed summonses
21-- seat belt summonses
1-- other hazardous moving vehicle summons
4-- non-moving summonses
1-- driver’s license summons
3-- uninsured motorist summonses
1-- misdemeanor warrant arrest
60 -- warnings

Captain Isringhausen says, “I am very pleased that no one lost their life on the roadways in Troop G this Memorial Day. Our troopers work very hard to keep the motoring public safe. Please do your part by resolving to be a safe driver.”
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