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C010142
July 11, 2011

EMPHASIS: Results Of Sobriety Checkpoint In Franklin County

Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the results of a sobriety checkpoint conducted on Friday evening, July 8, 2011, in Franklin County. During the five-hour operation, a total of 234 vehicles were checked with a total of 20 arrests being made and 48 warnings being issued. Of those, seven summonses were written for other moving and non-moving violations, including seat belt and child restraint violations. Two summonses were written for driver license violations and two for insurance violations. In addition, five subjects were arrested for DWI, including one additional felony arrest for drug possession and three misdemeanor warrant arrests.

Captain Johnson stated, "This was another successful checkpoint, and we would like to thank every person involved, especially members of the Franklin County Sheriff's Department.”

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