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H05122
May 14, 2012

EMPHASIS: Results Of Driving While Intoxicated Saturation

Captain Duane L. Robinson, commanding officer of Troop H, in St. Joseph, announces the results of a driving while intoxicated saturation held on May 12, 2012, in Nodaway County. A total of four troopers were assigned to the eight-hour operation. The following is a list of contacts from the operation:

Driving While Intoxicated -- 1
Felony Driving While Intoxicated -- 1
Speed -- 5
Careless Driving -- 1
Seat Belt -- 1
Child Restraint -- 1
Hazardous Moving Violation -- 1
Stop Sign -- 1
Non-Moving -- 2
Uninsured Motorists -- 2
Drivers License Violation -- 1
Warnings -- 34

Captain Robinson stated," Troopers work very hard to safeguard the highways for Missouri motorists. These impaired drivers are dangerous to the motoring public and removing them is a priority of the Missouri State Highway Patrol." Motorists are encouraged to report impaired drivers by using the Patrol’s emergency telephone numbers: 1-800-525-5555 or *55 for cellular customers.

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