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

Troop H Headquarters - 3525 North Belt - St. Joseph, MO 64506-1370


News Release

For further information please contact: Sgt. Sheldon A. Lyon
816-387-2345
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November 28, 2011

EMPHASIS: Results Of 20-Mile Trooper Operation


Captain Duane L. Robinson, commanding officer of Troop H in St. Joseph, announces the results of a two-day enforcement operation in Troop H. The 20-Mile Trooper operations were conducted on Interstate 35, and U.S. Highways 36, 65, 71, 136, and 169 on November 23, 2011 and November 27, 2011. The 12-hour operations are designed to maximize visibility to reduce traffic violations and, ultimately, traffic crashes.
The following are the totals from the enforcement operation:

Driving While Intoxicated--1
Speed Summonses -- 69
Careless and Imprudent Driving-- 1
Seat Belt Summonses -- 9
Other Hazardous Motor Vehicle-- 2
Non-Moving Summonses -- 9
Driver’s License Summonses -- 2
Uninsured Motorist Summonses -- 11
Misdemeanor Warrant -- 1
Misdemeanor Drug Arrests-- 2
Other Felony Arrests--2

Troopers also issued 143 warnings.

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