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

Troop H Headquarters - 3525 North Belt - St. Joseph, MO 64506-1370


News release

For further information please contact: Sgt. Sheldon A. Lyon
816-387-2345
H12091
December 3, 2009

EMPHASIS: Troop H C.A.R.E. Totals



Captain Duane L. Robinson, commanding officer of Troop H in St. Joseph, announces the C.A.R.E (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) totals for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
There were no fatalities in Troop H during the counting period. Troopers made 9 driving while intoxicated arrests, issued 433 speeding summonses, 69 seat belt and 3 child restraint citations. In addition, troopers worked 17 crashes, two of which were alcohol-related and assisted 133 motorists.
Captain Robinson stated, “We are pleased that no one lost their life in Troop H during the holiday counting period."


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