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May 18, 2009

EMPHASIS: Results Of DWI Checkpoint In Clay County


Captain Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, Lee’s Summit, announces the results of a sobriety checkpoint conducted on May 15, 2009. The checkpoint was a joint effort with the Kansas City Police Department.
A total of 1,149 cars were checked during this operation. Members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol made a total of nine driving while intoxicated arrests, one felony drug arrest, and 13 warrant arrests. In addition, a total of 11 citations and 40 warnings were issued.
Captain Powell stated, “The sobriety checkpoints are part of the continuing effort by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies to remove the intoxicated driver from our highways. Please remember to do your part. If you are going to drink, make sure you have a designated driver.”
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