News Release

For further information please contact: Sgt. Sheldon A. Lyon
816-387-2345
H03098
March 19, 2009

EMPHASIS: Results Of Hazardous Moving Operation


Captain Duane L. Robinson, commanding officer of Troop H in St. Joseph, announces the results of a special operation. The hazardous moving operation was conducted on March 17, 2009, in Buchanan County and was designed to target vehicles that are being operated in a hazardous manner.
A total of five troopers were assigned to the four-hour program. Troopers issued 13 summonses and 33 warnings to motorists. The breakdown of the arrests are as follows:
Driving While Intoxicated -- 2
Careless & Imprudent Driving -- 1
Speeding -- 4
Non-moving Violations -- 3
Seat Belt -- 3
To report aggressive driving, motorists can use the Patrol’s emergency telephone numbers. They are 1-800-525-5555 or cellular *55.
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