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
B11055
May 16, 2011

EMPHASIS: Results Of DWI Saturations Conducted In Adair And Sullivan Counties


Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of two DWI saturations conducted in Adair and Sullivan counties. These enforcement operations were conducted from 10:00 p.m. on May 5, 2011 until 2:00 a.m. on May 6, 2011, and from 10:00 p.m. on May 6, 2011 until 2:00 a.m. on May 7, 2011.
During the enforcement programs extra officers were assigned to patrol specific roadways with a focus of reducing fatalities and serious injuries caused by impaired drivers. As a result of the saturations, troopers made 14 arrests and issued 37 warnings. The following is a list of enforcement contacts made during the operations:

2--Arrests for driving while intoxicated
3--Summonses for speed
3--Summonses for seat belt violations
1--Summons for a license violation
2--Arrests for person under 21 years of age possessing alcoholic beverages
2--Arrests for misdemeanor drug violations
1--Arrest for a misdemeanor criminal offense

"Removing intoxicated drivers from our highways is a top priority of the Missouri State Highway Patrol," stated Captain Wilt. "If your plans include partaking in alcoholic beverages, please be responsible and choose a sober designated driver."



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