MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop D Headquarters, 3131 East Kearney, Springfield, Missouri 65803
News Release
For further information please contact:
Sergeant John H. Lueckenhoff
417-359-1500, Ext. 4560
DS592017
May 9, 2017
EMPHASIS:
Troop D Announces Results Of DWI Enforcement Saturations
Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D, announces the results of DWI enforcement saturations in Barry and Christian counties on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The enforcement areas were selected based on a high number of drinking- and impairment-related crashes, in addition to other traffic violations that contribute to unsafe driving behavior.
During the operation in Barry County, troopers stopped 48 vehicles. The following is a list of enforcement contacts made during the operation.
Misdemeanor DWI Arrests -- 7
Speed Violations -- 9
Seat Belt Violations -- 6
Hazardous Moving Violations -- 2
Driver License Violations -- 2
Insurance Violations -- 2
Non-Moving Violations -- 2
Misdemeanor Drug Arrest -- 1
Troopers also issued 71 warnings for various other traffic violations during the operation.
During the operation in Christian County, troopers stopped 70 vehicles. The following is a list of enforcement contacts made during the operation.
Misdemeanor DWI Arrests -- 5
Speed Violations -- 4
Seat Belt Violations -- 14
Hazardous Moving Violations -- 2
Driver License Violation -- 1
Insurance Violation -- 1
Non-Moving Violations -- 3
Felony Drug Arrests -- 2
Misdemeanor Drug Arrests -- 3
Felony Warrant Arrest -- 1
Misdemeanor Warrant Arrests -- 2
Troopers also issued 114 warnings for various other traffic violations during the operation.
"The objective of DWI enforcement projects is to deter drinking and driving and to make citizens aware that drinking and impaired driving will not be tolerated," stated Captain Villanueva.
The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober.
“Don’t Violate The Trust.”
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