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
February 28, 2010
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EMPHASIS: Troop I Announces Results Of February Enforcement Projects



Captain Lee Ann H. Kenley, commanding officer of Troop I, announces the results of two special enforcement projects conducted by Troop I officers during the month of February. On February 12, 2010, a hazardous moving enforcement operation was conducted in Pulaski County. During the operation two assigned troopers stopped 30 vehicles, which resulted in the issuance of 10 warnings and the following traffic citations:
Speed: 19
Seat Belt Violation: 1
Non-Moving Traffic Offense: 2
Driver’s License Violation: 2

On February 19, 2010, a DWI saturation was conducted in Crawford County. Three troopers were assigned to the operation, which began at 7 p.m. and ended the next morning at 3 a.m. The officers issued 25 warnings and made arrests or issued citations for the following offenses:
DWI: 4 (2 felony)
Speed: 2
Seat Belt Violation: 4
Hazardous Moving Violation: 1
Non-moving Traffic Offense: 2
Driver's License Violation: 1
Uninsured Motorist: 2
Minor In Possession: 1

Captain Kenley stated, "Last year, 878 individuals died on Missouri's Highways. Each life lost represented someone's brother, sister, mother, or father. The Patrol sincerely encourages all motorists to not only think of their self, but also the safety and well being of others who travel our roads."
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