MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop H Headquarters-3525 North Belt-St. Joseph, MO 64506
News Release
For further information please contact:
Sergeant Jacob P. Angle
(816)387-2345, ext.3847
H112816
November 28, 2016
EMPHASIS:
Thanksgiving Holiday Totals--Troop H
Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, announces the results of the special enforcement operation over the Thanksgiving Day weekend. The project encompassed two days--November 23, 2016, and November 27, 2016--designated as the peak travel days for the holiday period. Interstate 29 was the roadway designated for this project and troopers were each assigned a 20-mile stretch of the interstate from the Buchanan County line to the Iowa state line. Troopers also were assigned to saturate high crash locations on U.S. highways within Troop H. As a result of the project, officers issued 119 citations and 254 warnings. Officers also made two felony warrant arrests, eight misdemeanor criminal arrests, and assisted 44 holiday travelers.
“Troopers were out in force over the Thanksgiving Day weekend and their vigorous enforcement efforts along with increased visibility helped keep Missouri motorists safe while traveling through Troop H,” stated Captain McDonald.
The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober.
“Don’t Violate The Trust.”
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