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

Troop G Headquarters-1226 W. Bus. Highway 60/63-Willow Springs, MO 65793


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Martin K. Elmore
417-469-3121, Ext. 241
G-09114
September 13, 2011

EMPHASIS: Troop G Labor Day Holiday Totals

Captain Dwayne F. Isringhausen, commanding officer, Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the following traffic totals for the Labor Day holiday period. Troop G troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) conducted Friday, September 2, 2011, through Monday, September 5, 2011. 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, September 2, 2011, and Monday, September 5, 2011. Finally, a DWI sobriety checkpoint was conducted in Howell County on Saturday, September 3, 2011.
Troop G reported no fatal traffic crashes, investigated three alcohol-related traffic crashes, and investigated 29 traffic crashes on C.A.R.E. designated highways. Troopers made 532 arrests and issued 685 warnings in Troop G in the course of the weekend. Enforcement totals include:

19 -- DWI Arrests (alcohol)
2 -- DWI Arrests (drugs)
329 -- Speed Summonses
112 -- Seat Belt Summonses
6-- Child Restraint Summonses
1 -- Stop Sign Violation Summons
1 -- Following Too Close Summons
8 -- Hazardous Moving Summonses
21 -- Non-moving Summonses
12 -- Driver’s License Summonses
11-- Uninsured Motorist Summonses
7 -- Misdemeanor Drug Arrests
3-- Misdemeanor Warrant Arrests

Additionally, officers provided assistance to 186 motorists.

Captain Isringhausen says, “The Labor Day holiday weekend is a time for families to enjoy the last getaway of the summer. However, it can be a tragic time when drivers do not pay total attention to their driving. I want to thank the public for their safe driving efforts and remind everyone to always buckle their safety belt.”

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