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

Troop D Service Center - 5182 South Grand Avenue - Carthage MO 64836


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Mike Watson
(417) 359-1500 ext. 2229
DS2013-14
August 19, 2013

EMPHASIS: Troop D Announces Results Of Sobriety Checkpoint In Lawrence County


Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, announces the results of a sobriety checkpoint conducted on Saturday evening, August 17, 2013. The checkpoint was held from 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, to 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 18, and was located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 60 and U.S. 60 Business Route, in Aurora, MO. The location was determined by past arrests, incidents, and traffic crashes involving impaired drivers.

A total of 426 drivers were checked during the four and one-half hour operation that was held in conjunction with the Aurora Police Department. Following is a list of enforcement contacts:

Driving While Intoxicated -- 1
Misdemeanor Drug Arrests -- 2
Other Felony Arrest -- 1
Seat Belt Violations -- 11
Minor In Possession Of Intoxicants Violation -- 1
Warnings -- 31

The Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages motorists and watercraft operators to protect themselves by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint and everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life and Wear It!!!

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