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June 4, 2008

EMPHASIS: Troop C Announces Results Of "Operation A.R.R.E.S.T." In St. Charles County


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer Troop C, St. Louis, is pleased to announce the results of a recent enforcement detail “Operation A.R.R.E.S.T” (Alcohol-Related Response Enforcement Strike Team). The purpose of Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. is to increase the motoring public’s awareness of the potential hazards of operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition.

Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. was conducted from 7 p.m., Friday, May 30, 2008, to 3 a.m., Saturday, May 31, 2008, in St. Charles County. This eight-hour project was conducted by six officers, who focused their enforcement efforts on identifying hazardous motor vehicle operations and impaired driving conditions, in an effort to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes. During the operation 36 arrests were made and 61 warnings were issued. Among the arrests were eight subjects for driving while intoxicated, three for drug violations, and one for a felony warrant. Additional summonses issued included, 10 moving violations, six seat belt violations, and eight non-moving violations.

Captain Johnson stated, “Impaired driving continues to contribute to the traffic crashes and fatalities that occur on our roadways. Enforcement efforts such as Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. are part of an innovative strategy designed to reduce traffic crashes and fatalities. Please remember always to designate a sober driver, obey the speed limit, and make sure everyone is properly restrained in your vehicle.”



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