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

Troop H Headquarters - 3525 North Belt - St. Joseph, MO 64506-1370


News Release

For further information please contact: Sgt. Sheldon A. Lyon
816-387-2345
H09115
September 6, 2011

EMPHASIS: Atchison County Sobriety Checkpoint Results


On September 3, 2011, a sobriety checkpoint was conducted in Atchison County. A total of 11 troopers were assigned to the four-hour operation.
No arrests were made for driving while intoxicated. Troopers issued one summons for a speed violation and one seat belt summons. Troopers also issued seven warnings to motorists for minor violations. A total of 92 vehicles came into the checkpoint.
Captain Duane L. Robinson stated, “The results of the checkpoint are very encouraging. Not one impaired driver came into the checkpoint.”
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