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For further information please contact: Sergeant Al Nothum
(314) 340-4062
C010828
June 4, 2008

EMPHASIS: Patrol Announces Three DWI Saturations In St. Louis, St. Francois, And Franklin Counties


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer, Troop C, St. Louis, announces that sometime during the months of June and July 2008, Troop C officers will conduct three DWI saturations. The saturations will occur in St. Louis, St. Francois, and Franklin counties. The areas selected for enforcement are based on a high number of drinking-related crashes, high number of contacts with drivers who have been drinking, and officers input as to probable contact with DWI violators based on officers past experiences.

“The intoxicated driver continues to be a major contributor to traffic crashes in Missouri,” said Captain Johnson. “Almost 25 percent of all fatal crashes are alcohol related. Please assist the Missouri State Highway Patrol in removing impaired drivers from our roadways by contacting us toll-free at 1-800-525-5555 or cellular *55.”
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