For further information please contact: Trooper Clark D. Parrott
(573) 840-9500, Ext. 221
0103121
January 3, 2012

EMPHASIS: Troop E Announces Christmas And New Year's Holiday Totals

Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, Poplar Bluff, announces the traffic crash and enforcement totals for both the Christmas and New Year’s counting periods for the Troop E area.

During the Christmas counting period, which began at 6 p.m., Friday, December 23, and ended at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 26, 2011, Troop E officers investigated 20 traffic crashes, which resulted in three injuries. Troopers also made five arrests for driving while intoxicated.

During the New Year’s counting period, which began at 6 p.m., Friday, December 30, and ended at 11:59 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2012, Troop E officers investigated 21 traffic crashes, which resulted in nine injuries. Troopers also made 18 arrests for driving while intoxicated.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges all citizens to report any vehicle they observe operating in a careless manner. The public can contact the Highway Patrol toll-free at 1-800-525-5555 or on their cellular phone at *55.

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