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

Troop I Headquarters, P.O. Box 128, Rolla, Mo 65402


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Dan Crain
573-368-2345
September 5, 2012
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EMPHASIS: Troop I Announces Labor Day Weekend Traffic Crash & C.A.R.E. Totals


Captain Lee Ann H. Kenley, commanding officer of Troop I, announces the traffic crash and arrest totals for Troop I during the Labor Day weekend counting period. This year’s counting period began at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2012, and ended at 11:59 p.m., Monday, September 3, 2012.
During that period, troopers assigned to the six counties that comprise Troop I investigated 22 traffic crashes that resulted in five injuries and no fatalities. Troop I officers also made five arrests for driving while intoxicated. Over the same holiday period last year, troopers assigned to Troop I investigated 15 crashes that resulted in five injuries and no fatalities. Troop I officers made seven DWI arrests last year over the Labor Day weekend counting period.
As a part of “Operation C.A.R.E.” (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) over the holiday weekend, Troop I officers issued 217 citations for speed, 79 citations for seat belt violations, and five citations for child restraint violations. Troopers also assisted 176 motorists and issued 526 warnings.
Captain Kenley stated, “I hope summer 2012 was both enjoyable and safe for your family. Please help us keep our highways safe by following the rules of the road and always being a courteous driver.”


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