MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop G - 1226 W. Bus. 60/63, Willow Springs, MO 65793


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Jeff Kinder
(417) 469-3121, ext. 3735
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July 8, 2015      

EMPHASIS: Troop G Announces Saturation Results

Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information:

A total of 9 citations and 20 warnings were issued in conjunction with a DWI saturation conducted in Shannon County on July 4, 2015. Also, four persons were arrested for driving while intoxicated and one person was arrested for an outstanding felony warrant. This saturation targeted DWI enforcement along with other hazardous moving and alcohol-related offenses. The designated highways for this operation were U.S. Highway 60 and Missouri Highway 19. Totals from this saturation include:

3 -- seat belt citations
1 -- stop sign citation
1 -- hazardous moving violation citation
1 -- non-moving violation citation
1 -- no driver license citation
2 -- uninsured motorist citations
4 -- arrests for driving while intoxicated
1 -- felony warrant arrest

Captain Inman says, “The Missouri State Highway Patrol is dedicated to removing impaired drivers from our roadways. DWI saturations are one tool we use to make our roadways a safer place for Missouri’s motorists. Please be careful when behind the wheel and never drink and drive.”

Approximately 63 percent of Missouri fatal crash victims who are required to be restrained are NOT at the time of the traffic crash. The Patrol urges motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Join us in supporting the Drive To Zero Highway Deaths. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!