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

Troop B Headquarters - 308 Pine Crest Drive - Macon, Missouri 63552


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B12016
January 9, 2012

EMPHASIS: Troop B Officers To Conduct A DWI Saturation In Marion And Ralls Counties During The Month Of January 2012



Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces that sometime during the month of January 2012, Troop B officers will conduct a DWI enforcement operation in Marion and Ralls counties. During this operation, extra troopers will focus their attention on selected highways with a goal of detecting intoxicated drivers, and hazardous moving, speed, and other traffic violations that cause traffic crashes.
"The Patrol is committed to removing intoxicated drivers from our highways," stated Captain Wilt. "I would like to urge all motorists to choose a sober designated driver if drinking alcohol is a part of your plans."