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

TROOP C HEADQUARTERS
891 Technology Drive
Weldon Spring, MO 63304


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For further information please contact: Trooper Juston Wheetley
(636) 300-2800 ext. 3334
C2013-011
February 19, 2013

EMPHASIS: Troop C Announces Results Of "Operation A.R.R.E.S.T." In St. Louis County



Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer Troop C, Weldon Spring, is pleased to announce the results of a recent enforcement detail “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 hazards of operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition.

Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. was conducted from 7 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2013, to 3 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2013, in St. Louis County. This eight-hour project was conducted by six officers, who focused their enforcement efforts on identifying hazardous motor vehicle operations.

Speed -- 16 summonses
Seat Belt --13 summonses
Hazardous Moving Violations -- 12 summonses
Non-Moving Violations -- 9 summonses
Driving While Suspended/Revoked -- 5 summonses
No Insurance -- 5 summonses
Driving While Intoxicated -- 8 arrests
Felony Driving While Intoxicated -- 1 arrest
Misdemeanor Drug Possession -- 1 arrest
Misdemeanor Warrant Arrests -- 3 arrests
Felony Warrant Arrest -- 1 arrest
Warnings -- 44


"The Missouri State Highway Patrol is very serious about removing impaired drivers from our roadways," stated Captain Johnson. "If drinking alcohol is a part of your plans, please choose a sober designated driver."

The Patrol encourages motorists to protect themselves from all types of hazardous drivers by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Click It 4 Life!


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