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

Troop B Headquarters - 308 Pine Crest Drive - Macon, Missouri 63552


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660)385-2132
B15081
August 3, 2015

EMPHASIS: Results Of Monroe County Sobriety Checkpoint

Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a DWI (driving while intoxicated) sobriety checkpoint in Monroe County. The checkpoint was conducted by the Patrol and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department from 11 p.m. on July 25, to 3 a.m. on July 26, 2015, on U.S. Highway 24, east of the Randolph County line. The goal of the enforcement operation was to detect impaired drivers and other traffic violations that contribute to traffic crashes. As a result of the operation, officers made two arrests for driving while intoxicated, two misdemeanor warrant arrests, one criminal misdemeanor arrest, one felony warrant arrest, and issued 10 citations and 11 warnings. The following is a list of traffic citations issued:
4 ? Citations were issued for exceeding the speed limit.
1 ? Citation was issued for a seat belt violation.
2 ? Citations were issued for non-moving violations.
1 ? Citation was issued for a driver’s license violation.
1 ? Citation was issued for an insurance violation.
1 ? Citation was issued for person under 21 years of age possessing of intoxicants.
"The Patrol will conduct more traffic enforcement programs in the upcoming months," stated Captain Wilt. "The Missouri State Highway Patrol is very serious about removing the impaired driver from our roadways. If drinking is a part of your plans, choose a sober designated driver."
Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol urges motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Join us in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!
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