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

Troop G Headquarters-P.O. Box 10-Willow Springs, MO 65793


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Martin K. Elmore
(417) 469-3121, ext. 225
G-09091
September 01, 2009

EMPHASIS: Troop G Releases Results Of DWI Saturations In Howell And Reynolds Counties


Captain Billy E. Chadwick, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information:

A total of 41 arrests and 42 warnings were issued in conjunction with a DWI Saturation conducted on August 29, 2009 in Howell County. Totals from this saturation include:

2 -- misdemeanor DWI arrests
8 -- speed summonses
13 -- seat belt summonses
1 -- following too close summons
1 -- driver’s license summons
3 -- non-moving summonses
6 -- no-insurance summonses
2 -- felony drug arrests
1 -- felony warrant arrest
1 -- minor-in-possession arrest
2 -- misdemeanor warrant arrests
1 -- other misdemeanor criminal arrest
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A total of 18 arrests and 9 warnings were issued in conjunction with a DWI Saturation conducted on August 28, 2009 in Reynolds County. Totals from this saturation include:

1 -- misdemeanor DWI arrest
2 -- speed summonses
8 -- seat belt summonses
1 -- stop sign summons
2 -- non-moving summonses
1 -- driver’s license summons
2 -- no-insurance summonses
1 -- misdemeanor drug arrest

Captain Chadwick says, “If you choose to drive while intoxicated in Missouri, you need to know that we are very serious about removing you from our roadways. Please don’t drink and drive or ride with another driver who does. Your very life could depend on the choices you make.”