News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Dan Crain
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I09H08
September 20, 2008

EMPHASIS: Troop I Announces Results Of DWI Saturation Patrol


Captain Lee Ann H. Kenley, commanding officer of Troop I, announces the results of a DWI saturation patrol conducted in Crawford County from 7 p.m., September 13, 2008, until 3 a.m., September 14, 2008. During the operation, troopers placed special emphasis on patrolling those highways where in the past a higher number of impaired drivers were either involved in a traffic crash or arrested for DWI.
During the enforcement operation troopers stopped 14 vehicles, and issued 16 citations and 33 warnings. The following is a breakdown of the arrests:

DWI: 3 (2 misdemeanor, 1 felony)
Speeding: 1
Failure To Wear A Seat Belt: 4
Driver’s License Violation: 1
No Proof Of Insurance: 2
Vehicle Registration: 3
Equipment Violation: 1
Minor In Possession Of Intoxicants: 1

Captain Kenley stated, “In 2007, 243 individuals were killed and 4,889 were injured in drinking-related traffic crashes. If you see what appears to be an impaired driver on a Missouri highway, or you need to report an emergency, please dial the Patrol’s emergency hotline, 1-800-525-5555 or * 55 on your cellular phone.”

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