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

Troop H Headquarters-3525 North Belt Highway-St. Joseph, MO. 64506


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Sheldon Lyon
816-387-2345
H06135
June 24, 2013

EMPHASIS: Results Of DWI Checkpoint In Buchanan County


Captain Duane L. Robinson, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, announces the results of a sobriety checkpoint conducted on Friday, June 21, 2013. The checkpoint was conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol with the assistance of the Buchanan County Sheriff's Department. The checkpoint was held on U.S. Highway 59 at Atchison Street. The four-hour operation began at 10 p.m. and ended at 2 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2013. A total of 277 vehicles were checked.
The following arrests were made by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Buchanan County Sheriff's Department.
DWI -- 2
Misdemeanor Warrant Arrests -- 3
Seat Belt -- 1
Non-moving -- 1
No Driver's License -- 3
Driving While Suspended -- 5
Uninsured Motorists -- 1
Warnings -- 28
Captain Robinson stated, "Impaired motorists endanger the lives of the motoring public. If your plans include alcohol, designate a sober driver." Captain Robinson also encourages motorists to report erratic driving by using * 55 on your mobile phone.
The Patrol encourages motorists and watercraft operators to protect themselves by making sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint and everyone in the vessel is wearing an approved life jacket. Click It 4 Life and Wear It!!!





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