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

Troop C Headquarters- 891 Technology Drive, Weldon Spring, MO 63304


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Corporal Jeff Wilson
636-300-2800 ext. 3334
C01007
February 22, 2011

EMPHASIS: Results Of Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. In Lincoln County


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, is pleased to announce the results of a recent enforcement detail entitled “Operation A.R.R.E.S.T.” (Alcohol Related Response Enforcement Strike Team). The purpose of Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. is to increase the motoring public’s awareness of the potential hazards of operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition.

Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. was conducted from 7 p.m., on Saturday, February 19, 2011, to 3 a.m., on Sunday, February 20, 2011, in Lincoln County, Missouri. This eight-hour project was conducted by five officers, who focused their enforcement efforts on identifying hazardous motor vehicle operations and impaired driving conditions. During the operation, a total of 33 vehicles were stopped. Of those stopped, 19 drivers were either arrested or issued a summons, and 26 warnings were issued. Among the arrests, three subjects were issued summonses for speed violations, six subjects were issued summonses for other moving and non-moving violations, and six subjects were issued summonses for seat belt violations. In addition, three subjects were arrested for DWI and one subject was arrested for minor in possession of alcohol.

“We had another good weekend.” stated Captain Johnson. "We took three more intoxicated individuals off the road, potentially saving lives in the process."


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