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May 10, 2010

EMPHASIS: Operation A.R.R.E.S.T Results In St. Charles 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 on Saturday, May 8, 2010, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m., in St. Charles County, Missouri. This eight-hour project was conducted by six officers, who focused their enforcement efforts on identifying hazardous motor vehicle operations and impaired driving conditions. During the operation, a total of 59 vehicles were stopped. Of those stopped, 43 drivers were either arrested or issued a summons and 43 warnings were issued. Among the arrests, six subjects were arrested for driving while intoxicated. Five subjects were issued summonses for speed violations, three for other moving violations, five for seat belt violations, and 15 for other non-moving violations.

In addition, three misdemeanor drug arrests were made, three misdemeanor warrant arrests and one subject was arrested for three outstanding felony warrants.

“Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. continues to be a success for Troop C.” said Captain Johnson. “This weekend we took another six intoxicated drivers off the roadway, which helps us in our efforts to reduce the traffic crashes and fatalities that occur in our area.”

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