News Release

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A050806
May 29, 2008

EMPHASIS: Results Of Sobriety Checkpoints Announced


Lieutenant Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, announces the results of two sobriety checkpoints conducted in Clay County on May 23 and 24, 2008. The checkpoints were a joint effort with the Kansas City Police Department. A total of 1,703 cars were checked during this operation.
Members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol made a total of 13 DWI arrests, one felony drug arrest, and two driver’s license arrests. Officers also issued 98 warnings.
The checkpoints are part of the continuing effort by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies to remove intoxicated drivers from the highways of our state.

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