News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant D.S. Bracker
(417) 895-6767 ext.253
D2008-25
May 19, 2008

EMPHASIS: Results From DWI Saturation In Newton County.


On Friday evening, May 16, 2008, the Missouri State Highway Patrol conducted a DWI saturation throughout Newton County. The saturation location was determined by past arrests, incidents, and traffic crashes in the county.

In eight hours of operation the saturation netted:

DWI 1

Seat Belt 24

Speed 5

Non-moving 12

C & I 0

Other 14

Drugs, Misd. 3
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Total Misd. 59

Total Felonies 3
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Total Arrests = 62

Total Warnings = 62

The job of law enforcement is to enforce all laws and apprehend violators. The objective of DWI enforcement projects is to deter drinking and driving, and to make citizens aware that drinking and driving will not be tolerated. To report a suspected intoxicated driver dial 9-1-1 or * 55 on your cell phone.
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