Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D, announces the results of a DWI sobriety checkpoint conducted in Greene County on March 17, 2016. The enforcement location was selected based on the high number of drinking and impairment-related crashes, in addition to other traffic violations that contribute to unsafe driving behavior.

The DWI checkpoint, conducted on Missouri Highway 13, at Broadmoor Street, in Springfield, was a cooperative effort with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department, and the Springfield Police Department. During the operation, officers stopped 678 vehicles. The following is a list of enforcement contacts made during the operation:

DWI Arrests -- 15
Seat Belt Citations -- 2
Driver License Violations -- 5
Uninsured Motorist Violations -- 3
Non-Moving Traffic Offense -- 1
Misdemeanor Warrant Arrests -- 3
Misdemeanor Drug Arrests -- 8
Felony Warrant Arrest -- 1
Other Misdemeanor Arrests -- 2
Careless And Imprudent Driving Violation -- 1
Other Hazardous Moving Offense -- 1
Minor In Possession Arrests -- 2
Unlawful Use Of A Weapon Arrest -- 1
Warnings -- 5

"The objective of DWI enforcement projects is to deter drinking and driving and to make citizens aware that drinking and impaired driving will not be tolerated," stated Captain Villanueva.

Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol urges motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Join us in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!
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