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-06111
June 01, 2011

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) conducted Friday, May 27, 2011, through Monday, May 30, 2011.
Troop G reported zero fatal traffic crashes, investigated zero alcohol-related traffic crashes, and investigated 17 traffic crashes on C.A.R.E. designated highways. Troopers made eight DWI arrests, 14 drug arrests, issued 270 speed summonses, 108 safety belt violation summonses, three child restraint summonses, and assisted 111 motorists in Troop G in 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 27, 2011, and Monday, May 30, 2011. Totals from this operation include:

59-- Speed Summonses
9-- Seat Belt Summonses
4-- Child Restraint Summonses
1-- Signal Light Summons
1-- Failed To Yield Summons
10-- Non-moving Summonses
1-- Driver’s License Summons
4-- Uninsured Motorist Summonses
1-- Other Misdemeanor Criminal Arrest
80 -- 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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