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: Sergeant Al Nothum
(636) 300-2800 ext. 3340
#C2013-020
March 27, 2013

EMPHASIS: Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. To Be Conducted In St. Francois And Washington Counties


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces “Operation A.R.R.E.S.T” (Alcohol Related Response Enforcement Strike Team). Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. will take place in St. Francois and Washington counties on Friday, April 12, 2013, beginning at 7 p.m. The operation will end at 3 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2013. 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. will utilize six Missouri state troopers to conduct this project. The six troopers have been chosen because of their dedication and leadership in removing intoxicated drivers from Missouri roadways. Troopers continually work to maximize enforcement efforts in deterring impaired driving, to remove intoxicated drivers from Missouri roadways, and to reduce fatalities and injuries through vigorous enforcement of Missouri traffic laws.

The Patrol encourages motorists and watercraft operators to protect themselves by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint and everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life and Wear It!!!

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