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
B13059
May 14, 2013

EMPHASIS: Results Of DWI Saturation Conducted In Adair And Marion Counties


Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI (driving while intoxicated) saturation conducted in Adair and Marion counties. The saturation began at 11 p.m., on May 10, 2013, and concluded at 3 a.m. on May 11, 2013. During this enforcement operation, officers patrolled specific areas with a goal of detecting impaired drivers and other traffic violations that contribute to traffic crashes. As a result of the operation, four officers made 15 arrests and issued 23 warnings. The following is a list of enforcement contacts made during the saturation:

1 -- Citation for exceeding the posted speed limit
2 -- Citations for careless driving
1 -- Citation for failure to yield
4 -- Citations for seat belt violations
1 -- Citation for a stop sign violation
1 -- Citation for a non-moving violation
1 -- Citation for a license violation
1 -- Arrest for a felony drug violation
3 -- Arrests for other felony violations

"The Patrol will conduct more traffic enforcement programs in the upcoming months," stated Captain Wilt. "The Missouri State Highway Patrol is very serious about removing the impaired driver from our roadways. If drinking is a part of your plans, choose a sober designated driver."
The Patrol encourages motorists and watercraft operators to protect themselves by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint and everyone is the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life and Wear It!!!

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