MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop G Headquarters-1226 W. Bus. Highway 60/63-Willow Springs, MO 65793


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Jeff Kinder
417-469-3121, Ext. 3735
G-07146
July 22, 2014

EMPHASIS: Troop G Officers Participate In River Enforcement Project


Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the results of a special enforcement operation conducted on the Black River in Reynolds County. On July 19, 2014, Troop G troopers focused their enforcement efforts on a stretch of the Black River near Lesterville, Missouri. The area had been previously identified as an area with a high number of underage drinking and illegal drug usage reports. The results of the operation are as follows:

18- drug arrests
2- minor in possession of intoxicating liquor summonses
6- other misdemeanor criminal arrests
1- misdemeanor warrant arrest

Captain Inman says, âWe are fortunate to have such beautiful streams to enjoy with our friends and family. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is dedicated to making your outing as safe and enjoyable as possible. Nobody wants to share our waterways with a drunk or drugged boater.â

In support of âThe Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths,â the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. 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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