MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop H Headquarters-3525 North Belt-St. Joseph, MO 64506
News Release
For further information please contact:
Sergeant Jacob P. Angle
(816)387-2345, ext.3847
H9616
September 6, 2016
EMPHASIS:
Results Of DWI Saturation In Dekalb County
Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer Troop H, St. Joseph, announces the results of a DWI (driving while intoxicated) saturation conducted in Dekalb County.
The saturation was held from 7 p.m. on September 3, 2016, to 3 a.m. on September 4, 2016. During this enforcement operation, six officers patrolled Dekalb County with a goal of detecting impaired drivers and other traffic violations that contribute to traffic crashes. As a result of the operation, there was two arrests for driving while intoxicated, 14 traffic citations issued, two misdemeanor drug arrests, one felony drug arrest, and 48 warnings issued.
“Impaired driving poses a significant threat to motorists on Missouri’s roadways,” stated Captain McDonald. “One of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s highest priorities is removing the impaired driver from our roadways. If drinking is part of your plans, choose a sober designated driver.”
The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri's roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober.
"Don't Violate The Trust."
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