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June 3, 2008

EMPHASIS: Troop C Announces Driving While Intoxicated Checkpoint Results In St. Francois County


Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, St. Louis, is pleased to announce the results of a driving while intoxicated checkpoint that was conducted May 31, 2008, in St. Francois County. During the four-hour enforcement project, 10 officers focused their attention on detecting intoxicated drivers that traveled through the checkpoint location in an effort to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes.
As a result of the enforcement program, a total of 27 arrests were made and 91 warnings were issued. Of those arrests, five individuals were arrested for driving while intoxicated and two were charged with drug violations. In addition, four subjects were arrested on outstanding warrants, six were cited for driver’s license violations, and 10 subjects were charged with non-moving violations. During the four-hour operation 408 vehicles passed through the checkpoint.
Captain Johnson stated, “Removing impaired drivers from our roadways is vital to reducing traffic crashes. Through the combined efforts of the law enforcement agencies and the motoring public, we can make an impact on reducing the number of traffic crashes and fatalities in the state. Drunk drivers cause too many traffic crashes and kill too many innocent people each year. Please remember to drive safely, wear your seat belt, and always designate a sober driver.”

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