MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop E Headquarters - 4947 Highway 67 North - Poplar Bluff, MO 63901


News Release

For further information please contact: Sergeant Dale H. Moreland
(573) 840-9500
E090934
September 9, 2009

EMPHASIS: Results Of Troop E DWI Saturations


Captain George E. Ridens, commanding officer of Troop E, announces the results of DWI saturations conducted in some of the 13 counties in Southeast Missouri that make up Troop E. The saturations were conducted beginning September 4, 2009, at 11:00 p.m., and ended at 3:00 a.m. on September 5, 2009. During the operation troopers were assigned to conduct DWI saturations at locations known to experience several alcohol-related arrests and traffic crashes.

Troopers made six arrests during the shift: two for driving while intoxicated, one minor in possession of alcohol, one misdemeanor drug arrest, and two felony driving while intoxicated arrests. Traffic citations issued by officers included 16 for seat belt violations, five child restraint violations, two stop sign violations, one for careless and imprudent driving, 21speed violations, six for no drivers license, seven non- moving violations, and three for no insurance. Troopers also issued 128 warnings for various other traffic violations during the operation. A total of 124 vehicles were stopped.

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