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January 30, 2009

EMPHASIS: Troop C Announces Results Of "Operation A.R.R.E.S.T." In Perry County


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer Troop C, St. Louis, is pleased to announce the results of a recent enforcement detail “Operation A.R.R.E.S.T” (Alcohol Related Response Enforcement Strike Team). The purpose of Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. is to increase the motoring public’s awareness of the potential hazards of operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition.

Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. was conducted on Saturday, January 24, 2009, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m., Sunday, January 25, 2009, in Perry County. This eight-hour project was conducted by six officers, who focused their enforcement efforts on identifying hazardous motor vehicle operations and impaired driving conditions, in an effort to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes. During the operation 26 arrests were made and 44 warnings were issued. Among the arrests were four subjects for driving while intoxicated, seven persons for speed violations, six persons for seat belt violations, four persons for hazardous moving violations, and five persons for non-moving violations. A total of 50 vehicles were stopped during the operation for various violations.

Captain Johnson stated, “Through enforcement efforts such as Operation A.R.R.E.S.T., we are continuing to reduce the number of traffic crashes and fatalities that occur on our roadways. Please remember to always designate a sober driver, obey the speed limit, and make sure everyone is properly restrained in your vehicle.”