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B110610
June 13, 2011

EMPHASIS: Results Of Sobriety Checkpoint Conducted In Randolph County


Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a sobriety checkpoint conducted in Randolph County.
On June 10, 2011, members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Randolph County Sheriff's Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on U.S. Highway 24 at the intersection of Missouri Highway 3, in Randolph County. As a result of the checkpoint, which began at 11:00 p.m. on June 10, 2011, and concluded at 3:00 a.m. on June 11, 2011, officers checked 128 vehicles, made 18 arrests, and issued 17 warnings. The following is a list of enforcement contacts during the checkpoint:

2 -- Arrests for driving while intoxicated
1 -- Arrest for minor in possession of intoxicants
1 -- Arrest for a misdemeanor drug violation
2 -- Arrests for other misdemeanor criminal offenses
3 -- Summonses for seat belt violations
2 -- Summonses for non-moving violations
4 -- Summonses for driver’s license violations
3 -- 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."

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