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
B10102
October 4, 2010

EMPHASIS: Results Of DWI Saturations Conducted By Troop B Officers


Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of three DWI saturations recently conducted by Troop B.
From 10:00 p.m. on September 11, 2010, to 2:00 a.m. on September 12, 2010, one officer focused his attention on impaired drivers and hazardous moving violations that contribute to traffic crashes on highways located in Clark County. As a result of the operation, one summons was issued for speed, one summons was issued for a hazardous moving violation, one summons was issued for a non-moving violation, one individual was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant, and six warnings were issued.
From 10:00 p.m. on September 18, 2010, to 2:00 a.m. on September 19, 2010, two officers focused their attention on impaired drivers and hazardous moving violations that contribute to traffic crashes on highways located in Clark County. As a result of the operation, two individuals were arrested for driving while intoxicated, two summonses were issued for hazardous moving violations, two misdemeanor criminal arrests were made, and 13 warnings were issued.
From 10:30 p.m. on October 1, 2010, to 2:30 a.m. on October 2, 2010, two officers focused their attention on impaired drivers and hazardous moving violations that contribute to traffic crashes on highways located in Lewis County. As a result of the operation, one individual was arrested for driving while intoxicated and 11 warnings were issued.
"Motorists can help us keep our highways safe by obeying the speed limit, making sure all occupants are properly restrained, and never drinking and driving," stated Captain Wilt.



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