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-05125
May 29, 2012

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 25, 2012, through Monday, May 28, 2012.
Troop G reported zero fatal traffic crashes, investigated five alcohol-related traffic crashes, and investigated 17 traffic crashes on C.A.R.E. designated highways. Troopers made 15 DWI arrests, 47 drug arrests; issued 388 speed summonses, 146 safety belt violation summonses, and 12 child restraint summonses; and assisted 151 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 25, 2012, and Monday, May 28, 2012. Totals from this operation include:

107-- Speed Summonses
25-- Seat Belt Summonses
6-- Child Restraint Summonses
1-- Commercial Vehicle Violation Summons
1-- Other Hazardous Moving Vehicle Summons
14-- Non-moving Summonses
3-- Driverâs License Summonses
2-- Driving While Suspended/Revoked Summonses
16-- Uninsured Motorist Summonses
1-- Minor-In-Possession Arrest
2-- Misdemeanor Warrant Arrests
1-- Misdemeanor Drug Arrest
112 -- Warnings

Captain Isringhausen says, âI 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.â
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