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

Troop G - 1226 W. Bus. 60/63, Willow Springs, MO 65793


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Jeff Kinder
(417) 469-3121, ext. 3735
G-01151
January 5, 2015

EMPHASIS: Troop G Announces Results of Special Enforcement Operation


Captain Mark G. Inman, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information:

A total of 18 citations and 21 warnings were issued in conjunction with a hazardous moving violation enforcement operation conducted in Ozark County on December 31, 2014. Also, during the operation, troopers made two felony drug arrests. The designated highways for this operation were U.S. Highway 160 and Missouri Highway 5. Totals from this operation include:

5 -- speed citations
1 -- child restraint citation
1 -- careless and imprudent driving citation
1 -- failure to yield citation
2 -- hazardous moving violation citations
3 -- uninsured motorist citations
1 -- misdemeanor warrant arrest
4 -- misdemeanor drug arrests
2 -- felony drug arrests

Captain Inman says, "Hazardous moving violation operations are one tool the Missouri State Highway Patrol uses in order to make our roadways a safer place for Missouri's motorists. Please be careful when behind the wheel and always be a safe, courteous driver."

In support of "The Drive To ZERO Highway Deaths," the Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves and their passengers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Watercraft operators should ensure that everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life And Wear It!!
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