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

Troop B Headquarters - 308 Pine Crest Drive - Macon, Missouri 63552


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
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July 28, 2014

EMPHASIS: Results Of DWI Enforcement Programs Conducted In Troop B During The Month Of July 2014


Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of DWI (driving while intoxicated) saturations conducted in Adair, Linn, Marion, Monroe, Ralls, and Shelby counties. The saturations were held from 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. on July 5, 12, 18, and 19. During these enforcement operations, officers patrolled specific areas with a goal of detecting impaired drivers and other traffic violations that contribute to traffic crashes. As a result of the operations, officers made eight arrests, and issued 15 traffic citations and 93 warnings. The following is a list of enforcement contacts made during the saturations:

3 -- Arrests for driving while intoxicated.
5 -- Arrests for misdemeanor drug violations.
4 -- Citations were issued for exceeding the speed limit.
4 -- Citations were issued for seat belt violations.
2 -- Citations were issued for hazardous moving violations.
5 -- Citations were issued for insurance violations.

"The Patrol will conduct more traffic enforcement programs in the upcoming months," stated Captain Wilt. "The Missouri State Highway Patrol is very serious about removing the impaired driver from our roadways. If drinking is a part of your plans, choose a sober designated driver."
In support of "The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths," the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!
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