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: Corporal Jeff Wilson
636-300-2800 ext. 3334
C01029
May 26, 2011

EMPHASIS: Results Of Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. In Jefferson 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 from 7 p.m., on Friday, May 20, 2011, to 3 a.m., on Saturday, May 21, 2011, in Jefferson County, Missouri. This eight-hour project was conducted by five officers, who focused their enforcement efforts on identifying hazardous motor vehicle operations and impaired driving conditions. During the operation, a total of 41 vehicles were stopped. Of those stopped, 31 drivers were either arrested or issued a summons, and 38 warnings were issued. Among the arrests, five subjects were issued summonses for speed violations, 15 subjects were issued summonses for other moving and non-moving violations, and four subjects were issued summonses for seat belt violations. In addition, one subject was arrested for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant and six subjects were arrested for DWI.

“This was another good weekend,” stated Captain Johnson. "I hope the citizens of Jefferson County appreciate our efforts."




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