Police to Crack Down on Drunk Driving Over St. Pat's Weekend

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is kicking up DWI enforcement this weekend as St. Patrick's Day celebrations take place around the St. Louis area.

St. Patrick's Day Drunk Driving Crackdown Around St. Louis

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is kicking up enforcement this weekend searching for drunk drivers as St. Patrick's Day celebrations take place around the St. Louis area.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) is warning drivers to "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over." Troopers and other police departments around the St. Louis area will be taking place in enforcing the campaign as St. Patrick's Day festivities take place throughout the area.  The MSHP made the announcement in a recent news release. During the period of March 14-17, police are cracking down on drunk driving by conducting DWI saturations in an effort to remove impaired drivers from the road. Impaired driving contributes to nearly 30 percent of all Missouri fatal traffic crashes, the release stated. Approximately 205 people were killed in crashes involving an impaired driver in 2012, according the the MSHP. The MSHP reminds drivers that the …

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Sobriety Checkpoints Set for Arnold, Imperial

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department will be conducting the checkpoints on Wednesday, Feb. 13 in Arnold and on Thursday, Feb. 21 in Imperial.

Sheriff Oliver “Glenn” Boyer announced in a news release that the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department will be conducting sobriety checkpoints on Feb. 13  in Arnold, Feb. 21 in Imperial and March 1, in Eureka. Sobriety checkpoints increase the opportunity for the apprehension of intoxicated and impaired drivers that would normally escape detection, unless they were observed committing a violation or in a traffic crash, Boyer stated in the news release.  Boyer emphasized that those who attend gatherings where alcohol is consumed, should be responsible and have a sober driver take them home.  

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Sobriety Checkpoints Set for Jefferson County Through Dec. 16

As part of the 2012 Holiday DWI Enforcement Campaign, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department will be cracking down on impaired drivers.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s department is asking drivers not to let alcohol ruin their holiday season. Or ruin the holiday for anyone else.  As part of the 2012 Holiday DWI Enforcement Campaign, the department will be stepping up enforcement efforts and holding sobriety checkpoints from now until Dec. 16. St. Louis County Police are also involved with the campaign. “Losing a loved one during the holiday season is a tragedy no one should have to endure,” stated Sheriff Oliver Glenn Boyer. “Impaired driving is a preventable crime, and we intend to crack down so drivers feel secure when travelling on Jefferson County and Missouri’s roadways.” The Sherriff’s Department asks that you consider some of the consequences if you are caught …

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St. Louis County Police Conducting Sobriety Checkpoints This Month

The checkpoints are part of the 2012 Holiday DWI Enforcement Campaign. St. Louis County will steps up enforcement of the campaign from Dec. 10 through Dec. 16.

The St. Louis County Police Highway Safety Unit and officers from the Division of Patrol will be conducting sobriety checkpoints throughout the month of December, according to a news release from the St. Louis County Police Department. Specially trained officers will be checking motorists in an effort to reduce the number of intoxicated drivers on our streets and highways. Inconvenience to motorists will be minimal. The officers participating in the enforcement have had additional training in the recognition of motorists who have had too much to drink or are under the influence of illegal drugs. Officers will also issue citations for seat belt and other violations. "Removing intoxicated drivers from our roadways is a high priority for the …

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Sobriety Checkpoints Set for Friday in Fenton Area

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department will use the checkpoints increase opportunities to apprehend intoxicated or impaired drivers who may otherwise escape detection.

Sheriff Oliver “Glenn” Boyer advises in a news release that the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint Nov. 23 in the Fenton area. Sobriety checkpoints increase the opportunity for the apprehension of intoxicated and impaired drivers that would normally escape detection unless they were observed committing a violation or in a traffic crash. Boyer emphasizes to those who attend gatherings, when alcohol is consumed, to be responsible and have a sober driver take them home. For more information, visit www.saveMOlives.com. Editor's note: This information was provided by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department.

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Don't Drink and Drive: Sobriety Checkpoints Set for Fenton, Imperial

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department will conduct sobriety checkpoints on Thursday, Oct. 11 and on Thursday, Oct. 18.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department has announced it will be conducting sobriety checkpoints on two Thursdays (Oct. 11 and Oct. 18) in the Imperial and Fenton areas. According to the department, sobriety checkpoints increase the opportunity for the apprehension of intoxicated and impaired drivers who would normally escape detection, unless they were observed committing a violation or in a traffic crash.  Jefferson County Sheriff Oliver "Glenn" Boyer advises residents who attend gatherings when alcohol is consumed to be responsible and have a sober driver take them home.

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