MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop C Headquarters- 891 Technology Drive, Weldon Spring, MO 63304


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Corporal Jeff Wilson
636-300-2800 ext. 3334
C010187
November 15, 2010

EMPHASIS: Results Of Operation Arrest In Washington County


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, is pleased to announce the results of a recent enforcement detail entitled “Operation A.R.R.E.S.T.” (Alcohol Related Response Enforcement Strike Team). The purpose of Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. is to increase the motoring public’s awareness of the potential hazards of operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition.

Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. was conducted from7 p.m., on Saturday, November 13, 2010, to 3 a.m., on Sunday, November 14, 2010, in Washington County, Missouri. This eight-hour project was conducted by six officers, who focused their enforcement efforts on identifying hazardous motor vehicle operations and impaired driving conditions. During the operation, a total of 53 vehicles were stopped. Of those stopped, 15 drivers were either arrested or issued a summons, and 57 warnings were issued. Among the arrests, three subjects were issued summonses for speed violations, five subjects were issued summonses for other moving and non-moving violations, and six subjects were issued summonses for seat belt violations. One subject was arrested for an active misdemeanor warrant.

“Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. continues to be a success for Troop C.” said Captain Johnson. “This weekend we made our presence known, which helps us in our efforts to reduce the traffic crashes and fatalities that occur in the Washington County area.”



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