News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Mike Watson
(417) 359-1500 ext. 2229
DS2009-15
May 26, 2009

EMPHASIS: Patrol Announces Four DWI Saturations In Dallas County


Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, announces that during the months of June, July, and August 2009, troopers will conduct four DWI saturations in Dallas County. The areas selected for enforcement are based on a high number of drinking-related traffic crashes, high numbers of contacts with drivers who have been drinking, and officer input as to probable contact with DWI violators based on officers’ past experiences.

“The impaired driver continues to be a major contributor to traffic crashes in Missouri,” said Captain Villanueva. “Saturations and sobriety checkpoints are part of the Patrol’s strategy to make Missouri’s roadways safer.”

All motorists are urged to report any driver they observe operating a vehicle in an unsafe manner. The public can contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol toll-free at 1-800-525-5555 or on their cellular phone at *55.
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