O’Fallon Police conduct DWI Saturation Patrols
January 27, 2009
O’Fallon
The O’Fallon Police Department recently conducted DWI Saturation Patrols on the days of Jan. 22 through Jan. 24. The saturation patrols were accomplished in high DWI violation areas, as well as on state and city roadways.
These areas included: Mexico Road, Route K, Route M, Interstate 70, Bryan Road, Outer Roads and 364 Outer Road. This effort was part of an ongoing effort to reduce impaired driving on O’Fallon roadways and included multiple officers working five-hour overtime shifts.
During the DWI Saturation Patrols, a total of five suspects were arrested for driving while intoxicated. Three other subjects were arrested on outstanding warrants, one other subject was arrested for drug possession and another subject was charged with minor in possession of alcohol. A total of 45 summonses were issued during the 31.5 overtime hours worked, of which 36 were moving violations.
Funding for this effort was provided through grants from the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Division in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Missouri Safety Center.
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