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
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June 28, 2010

EMPHASIS: Results Of A Randolph County Sobriety Checkpoint



Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a sobriety checkpoint conducted in Randolph County.
On June 26, 2010, members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Moberly Police Department, and the Randolph County Sheriff's Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Missouri Highway 24 at the intersection of Missouri Route JJ, in Randolph County. As a result of the checkpoint, which began at 11:00 p.m. on June 26, 2010, and concluded at 3:00 a.m. on June 27, 2010, officers checked 202 vehicles, made 25 arrests, and issued 31 warnings. The following is a list of enforcement contacts during the checkpoint:

1 -- arrest for driving while intoxicated
5 -- arrests for minor in possession of intoxicants
2 -- arrests for misdemeanor drug violations
9 -- summonses for seat belt violations
1 -- summons for a child restraint violation
1 -- summons for a non-moving violation
4 -- summonses for driver’s license violations
2 -- summonses for insurance violations


"The Missouri State Highway Patrol takes drinking and driving very seriously," stated Captain Wilt. "The Patrol will be holding other special enforcement operations throughout the year in an effort to make our highways safer. If drinking alcohol is part of your plans, choose a designated driver."