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August 23, 2007

EMPHASIS: Criminal Enforcement Results


Captain Duane L. Robinson, commanding officer of Troop H in St. Joseph, announces the results of a criminal enforcement program.
On August 22, 2007, Troop H conducted a criminal enforcement operation designed to focus on criminal activity upon the highway. Ten troopers were assigned to the 10-hour program. The officers worked on U.S. Highway 36 and U.S. Highway 69 in the Troop H area.
Troopers made 29 arrests and 65 warnings. The arrest total included two misdemeanor drug arrests, one misdemeanor warrant arrest, 14 speeding violations, one failed to yield, one non-moving violation, nine seat belt violations, and one uninsured motorist violation.
Troopers stopped a total of 61 noncommercial vehicles and five commercial vehicles.
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