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

Troop B Headquarters, 308 Pine Crest Drive, Macon, Missouri 63552


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Brent J. Bernhardt
(660) 385-2132
B10058
May 20, 2010

EMPHASIS: Results Of A Macon County Sobriety Checkpoint And A Selective Traffic Enforcement Operation



Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces the results of a sobriety checkpoint held in Macon County, and a Selective Traffic Enforcement Operation conducted on U.S. Highways 61 and 63.
On May 14, 2010, members of the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Macon County Sheriff's Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on U.S. Highway 63, south of Route YY, in Macon County. As a result of the checkpoint, which began at 11:00 p.m. on May 14, 2010, and concluded at 3:00 a.m. on May 15, 2010, officers checked 150 vehicles, made one felony warrant arrest, one misdemeanor warrant arrest, issued four citations for seat belt violations, three citations for non-moving violations, one citation for a driver's license violation, seven citations for insurance violations, and issued 31 warnings.
On May 15, 2010, six Troop B officers conducted a Selective Traffic Enforcement Operation on U.S. Highways 61 and 63, throughout the Troop B area. As a result of the enforcement operation, which began at noon and concluded at 8:00 p.m., officers made two misdemeanor drug arrests and issued 86 traffic citations and 64 warnings. Totals of the citations issued during the enforcement include:

54-- speed violation citations
13-- seat belt violation citations
1-- child restraint violation citation
13-- non-moving violation citations
5-- driver's license citation

"More motorists will be travelling on Missouri highways in the upcoming summer months," stated Captain Wilt. "The Patrol will be taking part in many special enforcement operations during this time period in an effort to make our highways safer. Please make sure everyone in your vehicle wears a seat belt, and if alcohol is a part of your plans, choose a sober designated driver."

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