MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop G Headquarters-P.O. Box 10-Willow Springs, MO 65793
News Release
For further information please contact: Sergeant Martin K. Elmore
(417) 469-3121, ext. 225
G-09102
September 8, 2010
EMPHASIS: Troop G Releases Labor Day Holiday Totals
Captain Dwayne F. Isringhausen, commanding officer, Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the following traffic totals for the Labor Day holiday period. Troop G troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) conducted Friday, September 3, 2010, through Monday, September 6, 2010. Troop G troopers working on U.S. Highway 60 also participated in the 10-Mile Trooper project. Troopers assigned to this operation worked 12-hour shifts to patrol 10-mile intervals on major highways and interstates in Missouri on Friday, September 3, 2010, and Monday, September 6, 2010. Finally, a DWI sobriety checkpoint was conducted in Howell County on Saturday, September 4, 2010.
Troop G reported one fatal traffic crash, investigated zero alcohol-related traffic crashes, and investigated 12 traffic crashes on C.A.R.E. designated highways. Troopers made 720 arrests and issued 688 warnings in Troop G in the course of the weekend. Enforcement totals include:
6 -- Misdemeanor DWI Arrests
487 -- Speed Summonses
149 -- Seat Belt Summonses
6-- Child Restraint Summonses
1 -- Stop Sign Violation Summons
8 -- Hazardous Moving Summonses
25 -- Non-moving Summonses
8 -- Driver’s License Summonses
19-- Uninsured Motorist Summonses
4 -- Felony Drug Arrests
6 -- Misdemeanor Drug Arrests
1-- Misdemeanor Warrant Arrest
Additionally, officers provided assistance to 149 motorists.
Captain Isringhausen says, “The Labor Day holiday weekend is a time for families to enjoy the last getaway of the summer. However, it can be a tragic time when drivers do not pay total attention to their driving. I want to thank the public for their safe driving efforts and remind everyone to always buckle their safety belt.”
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