For further information please contact: Sergeant Julie A. Scerine
314-340-4028
C010867
September 10, 2008

EMPHASIS: Troop C Results From Hazardous Moving Violation Enforcement in St. Charles County


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, St. Louis, is pleased to announce the results of a recent enforcement detail, which focused on identifying hazardous moving violations. Eight troopers conducted the detail on September 5, 2008, in St. Charles County.
During the eight-hour operation these officers stopped 90 vehicles. A total of 77 arrests were made and 69 warnings were issued. Among the summonses issued 33 were for speeding, 8 for seatbelt violations, 17 for hazardous moving violations and 16 for non-moving violations. In addition, 3 subjects were arrested for driving while intoxicated, and two accidents were investigated.
Captain Johnson stated, “Aggressive driving habits continue to be a major contributor in motor vehicle crashes. The highway patrol takes seriously the job of identifying and removing hazardous drivers from our roadways.”
If you observe or suspect someone of driving in an impaired or aggressive manner, motorists can report the incident to the Patrol at 1-800-525-5555 or cellular *55.

(###)