For further information please contact: Sergeant Al Nothum
(636) 300-2800 ext. 3340
C0101013
April 22, 2010

EMPHASIS: Patrol Announces A Sobriety Check Point In St. Francois County

Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces that a sobriety checkpoint will be held in St. Francois County sometime in the month of May 2010. The Missouri State Highway Patrol in cooperation with other area law enforcement agencies will conduct the checkpoint.

Sobriety checkpoints are a part of the Patrol’s efforts to remove intoxicated drivers from Missouri’s highways and are conducted at various locations which have been found to experience a higher than normal number of alcohol-related contacts.

Captain Johnson says, "Driving while intoxicated checkpoints are a great tool in removing the intoxicated driver from Missouri's highway. If you suspect a motorist of driving while intoxicated, call the Missouri State Highway Patrol on the toll-free emergency number 1-800-525-5555 or cellular *55."
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