For further information please contact: Sergeant Martin K. Elmore
(417) 469-3121, ext. 225
G-05086
May 28, 2008

EMPHASIS: Troop G Releases Results Of Hazardous Vehicle Conditions/Safety Checkpoints


Captain Billy E. Chadwick, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information:

A total of 268 arrests and 126 warnings were issued in conjunction with Hazardous Vehicle Conditions/Safety checkpoints conducted in Shannon County. The checkpoints were held on May 23, 24, and 25 near the intersection of Missouri Route 19 and Missouri Route A. Totals from these checkpoints include:

1 - speed arrest
1 - careless and imprudent driving arrest
50 - seat belt summonses
1 - other hazardous moving violation arrest
15 - drivers license arrests
15 - non-moving arrests
37 - no-insurance arrests
17 - minor-in-possession arrests
107 - misdemeanor drug arrests
23 - felony drug arrests
1 - felony warrant arrest


Captain Chadwick says, “Major holiday weekends see a large increase in traffic volume. It is imperative that motorists practice good driving habits and obey the law to insure the safety of all travelers.”