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: Trooper Juston Wheetley
(636) 300-2800 ext. 3334
C2013-065
September 4, 2013

EMPHASIS: Results Of 2013 Labor Day Enforcement Programs Conducted By Troop C Officers




Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the 2013 Labor Day traffic crash and enforcement totals for the Troop C area. From August 30, 2013, through September 2, 2013, troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort). As an added enforcement effort Troop C officers conducted a 20-Mile Trooper operation on Interstate 44 and Interstate 70 on Friday, August 30, 2013, and Monday, September 2, 2013.

Enforcement totals are as follow:

Motor vehicle crashes investigated -- 62
Injury crashes -- 23
Fatality crashes -- 1
DWI -- 18 arrests
BWI -- 1 arrest
Misdemeanor traffic violations -- 1,184 summonses
Misdemeanor criminal violations -- 101 arrests
Felony criminal violations -- 25 arrests
Other violations -- 64 arrests
Motorist assists -- 326
Warnings -- 931

“Even though this major holiday period has ended, we want to urge motorists to continue to drive safely and please take the job of driving seriously. Obey the speed limit, pay attention, buckle up, and do not drink and drive,” stated Captain Johnson.

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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