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June 12, 2007

EMPHASIS: Results Of Sobriety Checkpoint Conducted In Lewis County


Captain John W. Elliott, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a sobriety checkpoint conducted in Lewis County by Troop B officers.
On June 9, 2007, members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Lewis County Sheriff’s Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Missouri Highway 6, just west of Lewistown, Missouri.
As a result of the checkpoint, one arrest was made for careless and imprudent driving, one arrest was made for a misdemeanor criminal offense, and 25 warnings were issued.
“Throughout the year the Patrol will be participating in numerous special enforcement operations,” stated Captain Elliott. “We want to encourage motorists to pay close attention to their driving habits and always wear their seat belts.”


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