For further information please contact: Trooper Clark D. Parrott
(573) 840-9500, Ext. 3532
07091230
July 9, 2012

EMPHASIS: Results Of Butler County Spotcheck


Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, announces the results of a sobriety checkpoint conducted on July 6, 2012. A total of 256 vehicles were stopped during the four hour operation. Members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol made the following enforcement contacts:

2--exceeded posted speed limit summonses
7--seat belt summonses
1--child restraint summons
4--non-moving violations
4--driver’s license summonses
2--uninsured motorist summonses
1--misdemeanor warrant arrest

The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges all citizens to report any vehicle they observe operating in a careless manner. The public can contact the Highway Patrol toll-free at 1-800-525-5555 or on their cellular phone at *55.

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