News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Martin K. Elmore
(417) 469-3121, ext. 225
G-07083
July 14, 2008

EMPHASIS: Troop G Releases Results Of Hazardous Vehicle Conditions/Safety Checkpoints


Captain Billy E. Chadwick, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information:

A total of 216 arrests and 75 warnings were issued in conjunction with hazardous vehicle conditions/safety checkpoints conducted in Shannon County. The checkpoints were held on July 10, 11, 12, and 13 near the intersection of Missouri Route 19 and Missouri Route A. Totals from these checkpoints include:

1 -- DWI Arrest
65 -- Seat Belt Summonses
2 -- Other Hazardous Moving Violation Arrest
16 -- Drivers’ License Arrests
11 -- Non-moving Arrests
27 -- No-insurance Arrests
4 -- Minor-in-possession Arrests
70 -- Misdemeanor Drug Arrests
2 -- Misdemeanor Warrant Arrests
1 -- Other Misdemeanor Criminal Arrest
17 -- Felony Drug Arrests

Captain Chadwick says, “The summer months are typically some of the busiest for Missouri roadways. It is very important for all drivers to exercise great caution to insure safe travel for everyone.”