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

TROOP C HEADQUARTERS
891 Technology Drive
Weldon Spring, MO 63304


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sergeant Al Nothum
(636) 300-2800 ext. 3340
C01017
April 1, 2011

EMPHASIS: Results Of Sobriety Saturation In Ste. Genevieve County


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the results of a driving while intoxicated saturation conducted on Saturday, March 19, 2011, in Ste. Genevieve County. Three Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers conducted the enforcement operation during the eight-hour project.
As a result of the enforcement program, a total of 41 arrests were made and 32 warnings were issued. Of the 41 arrests, two subjects were arrested for DWI, twelve for speed, four for no seat belt, five for non-moving violations, and four for other hazardous moving violations. Twelve individuals were arrested on misdemeanor warrants, and two individuals were arrested on felony warrants.
“Sobriety saturations are very important in making our highways a safer place to travel,” stated Captain Johnson. “Troop C officers will be conducting various special enforcement operations throughout 2011 with a goal of reducing traffic crashes and saving lives.”