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

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


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B11092
September 9, 2011

EMPHASIS: Results Of Enforcement Checkpoint Conducted In Ralls County


Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of an enforcement checkpoint conducted in Ralls County on September 3, 2011.
On September 3, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., nine Missouri state troopers conducted an enforcement checkpoint on Missouri Route J, at the entrance to the Spalding Beach area, in Ralls County. The goal of the enforcement operation was to detect driver's license and other motor vehicle violations. As a result of the operation, officers checked 219 vehicles, made 47 arrests, and issued 39 warnings. The following is a list of enforcement contacts made during the enforcement checkpoint:

3 -- Arrests for driving while intoxicated
1 -- Arrest for a misdemeanor criminal offense
6 -- Summonses issued for seat belt violations
2 -- Summonses issued for child restraint violations
5 -- Summonses issued for non-moving violations
17--Summonses issued for driver's license violations
13--Summonses issued for insurance violations

"The Missouri State Highway Patrol is serious about promoting safety on our highways," stated Captain Wilt. "The Patrol will be conducting more special enforcement operations throughout the year, and asks drivers to drive safely and abide by all Missouri traffic laws."

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