News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Martin K. Elmore
(417) 469-3121, ext. 225
G-06098
June 09, 2009

EMPHASIS: Troop G Releases Results Of S.T.E.P. Operation


Captain Billy E. Chadwick, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information:

A total of 45 arrests and 30 warnings were issued in conjunction with a hazardous moving violations/S.T.E.P. operation conducted in Carter County on June 6. The operation was conducted on U.S. Highway 60. Totals from this enforcement effort include:

14 -- speed summonses
11 -- seat belt summonses
1 -- driver’s license summons
3 -- non-moving summonses
5 -- no insurance summonses
2 -- felony drug arrests
1 -- felony warrant arrest
7 -- misdemeanor warrant arrests
1 -- minor-in-possession arrest


Captain Chadwick says, “Motorists traveling on Missouri’s roadways can expect that members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol will be striving to do all we can to rid our roads of unsafe drivers. Please help us by being the safest driver you can possibly be. Always pay attention to the task of driving, and please wear your seat belt at all times.”

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