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-09103
September 20, 2010

EMPHASIS: Troop G Releases Checkpoint Results


Captain Dwayne F. Isringhausen, commanding officer of Troop G, releases the following information:

A total of 151 arrests and 64 warnings were issued in conjunction with hazardous vehicle conditions/safety checkpoints conducted in Shannon County. The checkpoints were held on September 16, 17, 18, and 19, near the intersection of Missouri Route 19 and Missouri Route A. Totals from these checkpoints include:

1 -- Felony DWI arrest
45 -- Seat belt summonses
1 -- Child restraint summons
18 -- Driver’s license summonses
7 -- Non-moving summonses
33 -- no-insurance summonses
6 -- Felony drug arrests
1 -- Felony warrant arrest
35 -- Misdemeanor drug arrests
4 -- Minor-in-possession summonses

Captain Isringhausen said, “Our goal in the Missouri State Highway Patrol is to ensure the safety of those who travel Missouri’s roadways. Please help us reach our goal by being an alert, courteous, and sober driver. ”

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