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C010144
July 11, 2011

EMPHASIS: DWI Saturation Results In Lincoln And Pike Counties

Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the results of a driving while intoxicated saturation conducted on Friday, July 1, 2011, in Lincoln and Pike counties. Four Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers conducted the enforcement operation during the eight-hour project.

As a result of the enforcement program, 46 vehicles were stopped. Of those 46 vehicles, 26 arrests were made and 35 warnings were issued. Of the 26 arrests, one subject was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Eighteen summonses were issued for speed violations, one summons was issued for a hazardous moving violation and one was issued for a driver license violation. Four summonses were issued for seat belt violations. In addition, one arrest was made for a misdemeanor drug violation.

“This particular operation in Lincoln and Pike counties had good results,” stated Captain Johnson. “The troopers assigned to this detail worked hard, which is evident in the types of arrests that were made."

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