News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Mike Watson
(417) 359-1500 ext.2229
D2009-17
June 15, 2009

EMPHASIS: Results From DWI Checkpoint In Barry County.


On Saturday evening, June 13, 2009, the Missouri State Highway Patrol conducted a DWI checkpoint in Barry County. The checkpoint, located at Missouri Highway 86 and Missouri Route J, was determined by past arrests, incidents, and traffic crashes in the county.

In six hours of operation the checkpoint netted:

DWI 2

Seat Belt 2

Non-moving 5

Warrant, Misd. 1

Drugs, Misd. 2

Total Arrests = 12


The job of law enforcement is to enforce all laws and apprehend violators. The objective of DWI enforcement projects is to deter drinking and driving, and to make citizens aware that drinking and driving will not be tolerated. To report a suspected intoxicated driver dial 9-1-1 or * 55 on your cell phone.
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