[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CPD alcohol enforcement results

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Contact: Officer Nathan Turner
Traffic Officer
Nathan.Turner at CoMo.gov

Officer Mark Hoehne
DWI Unit
Mark.Hoehne at CoMo.gov

Bryana Larimer
Public Information Officer
(573) 817-5049
Bryana.Larimer at CoMo.gov


CPD alcohol enforcement results

COLUMBIA, MO (August 15, 2016) - On Friday, August 12, 2016 the Columbia Police Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Locust Street at Fourth Avenue.  The checkpoint began at approximately 10:00 p.m. and concluded at approximately 12:00 a.m.  During the checkpoint, 94 motorists were contacted.  The following arrests were made:

 


*Five (5) Driving While Intoxicated

*One (1) Driving While Intoxicated-Drugs

*One (1) Driving While Suspended


 

On Saturday, August 13, 2016 the Columbia Police Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on University Avenue at Matthews Street.  The checkpoint began at approximately 12:45 a.m. and concluded at approximately 2:30 a.m.  During this checkpoint, 81 motorists were contacted.  The following arrests were made:

 


*Six (6) Driving While Intoxicated

*One (1) Driving While Intoxicated-Drugs

*One (1) Possession of less than 35 grams Marijuana


 

The Columbia Police Department would like to thank motorists who encountered the checkpoint for their patience and cooperation during our efforts to make Columbia’s roadways safer for us all.       

Location: https://gis.gocolumbiamo.com/CityView/?find=Locust%20Street%20%40%20Fourth%20Avenue

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