News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant D.S. Bracker
(417) 895-6767 ext.253
D2008-24
May 15, 2008

EMPHASIS: Results From DWI Checkpoint In Jasper County.


On Friday evening, May 9, 2008, the Missouri State Highway Patrol conducted a DWI checkpoint at Missouri Highway 96 and Route D in Jasper County. The checkpoint location was determined by past arrests, incidents, and traffic crashes in the county.

In four hours of operation the checkpoint netted:

DWI 0

Seat Belt 6

Speed 0

Non-moving 2

C & I 0

Other 2

Drugs, Misd. 1
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Total Misd. 11

Total Felonies 0
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Total Arrests = 11

Total Warnings = 35

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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