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

Troop C Headquarters- 891 Technology Drive, Weldon Spring, MO 63304


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For further information please contact: Corporal Jeff Wilson
636-300-2800 ext. 3334
C010981
January 26, 2010

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


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer Troop C, Weldon Spring, 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 16, 2010, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., in Lincoln County, Missouri. This eight-hour project was conducted by six officers, who focused their enforcement efforts on identifying hazardous motor vehicle operations and impaired driving conditions. During the operation, a total of 47 vehicles were stopped. Of those stopped, 21 arrests were made and 29 warnings were issued. Among the arrests were two subjects arrested for driving while intoxicated. Additional summonses issued include one speed violation, seven seat belt violations, two other moving violations, two non-moving violations. In addition, five subjects were arrested for driving while revoked or suspended and two subjects were arrested for misdemeanor drug possession.

Captain Johnson stated, “The Lincoln County operation went well. I am especially pleased that troopers removed two impaired drivers and made two misdemeanor drug arrests.”

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