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: Sergeant Al Nothum
(636) 300-2800 ext. 3340
C2012-072
September 10, 2012

EMPHASIS: Patrol Announces DWI Saturations In St. Louis County And St. Charles County




Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer, Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces that sometime during the month of September 2012, Troop C officers will conduct DWI saturations in St. Louis and St. Charles counties. The areas selected for enforcement are based on a high number of drinking-related crashes, high number of contacts with drivers who have been drinking, and officers’ input as to probable contact with DWI violators based on officers’ past experiences.

“The intoxicated driver continues to be a major contributor to traffic crashes in Missouri,” said Captain Johnson. “Almost 30 percent of all fatal crashes are alcohol-related. Please assist the Missouri State Highway Patrol in removing impaired drivers from our roadways by contacting us toll-free 1-800-525-5555 or cellular *55.”

The Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves from all types of hazardous drivers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint.



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