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

Troop G Headquarters-P.O. Box 10-Willow Springs, MO 65793


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Martin K. Elmore
(417) 469-3121, ext. 225
G-08091
August 03, 2009

EMPHASIS: Troop G Releases Results Of Hazardous Moving Violations/S.T.E.P. Project


Captain Billy E. Chadwick, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information:

A total of 51 arrests and 61 warnings were issued in conjunction with a Hazardous Moving Violations/S.T.E.P. project conducted on July 18, in Howell and Oregon counties. Totals from this project include:

4 - DWI arrests
14 - speed summonses
18 - seat belt summonses
2 - child restraint summonses
1 - stop sign summons
1 - other hazardous moving violation summons
4 - driver’s license summonses
1 - non-moving summons
2 - no-insurance summonses
2 - misdemeanor drug arrests
1 - misdemeanor warrant arrest
1 - other felony arrest

Captain Chadwick says, “The summer months are typically some of the busiest for Missouri roadways. It is very important for all drivers to obey all laws and exercise great caution to insure safe travel for everyone.”

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