MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Troop H Headquarters-3525 North Belt-St. Joseph, MO 64506
News Release
For further information please contact:
Sergeant Jacob P. Angle
(816) 387-2345, ext. 3847
H112717
November 27, 2017
EMPHASIS:
Thanksgiving Holiday Totals--Troop H
Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, announces the results of the special enforcement operation over the Thanksgiving Day weekend. The project encompassed two days--November 22, 2017, and November 26, 2017--designated as the peak travel days for the holiday period. Interstate 35 was the roadway designated for this project and troopers were each assigned a 20-mile stretch of the interstate from the Clinton County line to the Iowa state line. Troopers also were assigned to saturate high crash locations on U.S. highways within Troop H. As a result of the project, officers issued 110 citations and 252 warnings. Officers also made one felony warrant arrest, four felony drug arrests, and assisted 27 holiday travelers.
“Troopers were out in force over the Thanksgiving Day weekend and their vigorous enforcement efforts along with increased visibility helped keep Missouri motorists safer while traveling through Troop H,” stated Captain McDonald.
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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