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A060902
June 1, 2009

EMPHASIS: Results Of Sobriety Checkpoint In Ray County


Captain Robert L. Powell, commanding officer of Troop A, announces the results of a sobriety checkpoint conducted in Ray County on May 30, 2009. A total of 131 cars were checked during this operation.
Members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol made one felony driving while intoxicated arrest, one driving while intoxicated arrest, and one misdemeanor drug arrest. In addition, a total of six citations and 19 warnings were issued.
The checkpoints are part of the continuing effort by the Missouri State Highway Patrol to remove intoxicated drivers from the roadways.
Captain Powell stated, “Remember to do your part to make our highways safer. If you are going to drink, please do not drive.”
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