For further information please contact: Sergeant Martin K. Elmore
(417) 469-3121, ext. 225
G-06085
June 24, 2008

EMPHASIS: Troop G Releases Results Of Sobriety Checkpoint

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

A total of 29 arrests and 105 warnings were issued in conjunction with a Sobriety Checkpoint conducted in Howell County. The checkpoint was held on June 21 near the intersection of U.S. Highway 63 and Missouri Route 17. Totals from this checkpoint include:

1 - felony DWI arrest
7 - misdemeanor DWI arrests
1 - careless and imprudent driving arrest
2 - seat belt summonses
5 - driver’s license arrests
5- non-moving arrests
3- no-insurance arrests
2 - signal light arrests
1- misdemeanor drug arrest
2- misdemeanor warrant arrests

Troopers also issued 105 warnings during the Sobriety Checkpoint.

Captain Chadwick says, “The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to take the offense of driving while intoxicated very seriously. Please help us by making a commitment to sober driving”.