Two individuals were arrested for driving while intoxicated during a DWI saturation in Buchanan County over the weekend.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol the saturation was held from 7 p.m. Aug. 22 to 3 a.m. Aug. 23. During that time six officers patrolled the county looking for impaired drivers and other traffic violations that the department said contributes to traffic crashes.

As a result, two arrests for DWI, two misdemeanor drug arrests, 26 tickets, and 69 warnings were made.

“Impaired driving poses a significant threat to motorists on Missouri’s roadways,” said Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer Troop H, St. Joseph. “One of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s highest priorities is removing the impaired driver from our roadways. If drinking is part of your plans, choose a sober designated driver.”