Tim Hull/MSHP400, Kerry Bax/MSHP400, Cheryl Cobb/MSHP400SHP-715L 10/08
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
C010194
December 13, 2010

EMPHASIS: Results Of Sobriety Checkpoint In Jefferson County


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the results of a sobriety checkpoint conducted on Friday evening, December 10, 2010, in Jefferson County. During the five-hour operation, a total of 491 vehicles were checked with a total of 53 arrests being made and 72 warnings being issued. Of those, 19 summonses were written for non-moving violations, including seat belt and child restraint violations. Eight summonses were written for driver license violations and two for insurance violations. In addition, nine arrests were made for DWI, seven arrests were made for felony and misdemeanor drug violations, and four arrests were made for minor in possession of alcohol. Two felony and two misdemeanor arrests were made for outstanding warrants.

"The results of this checkpoint could not have been better." said Captain Johnson. "We took nine more intoxicated drivers off the road this weekend, which possibly saved lives.”



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