The result of Labor Day holiday enforcement operations in northwest Missouri resulted in more than 100 tickets and several arrests.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol worked a special overtime project over the holiday weekend. During the two days of the project, Sept. 4 and Sept. 7 troopers were assigned a 20-mile stretch of I-29 from the Buchanan County line to the Iowa state line. Troopers also monitored high crash locations on all U.S. highways within Troop H. As a result officers issued 173 tickets and 228 warnings. During that operation one felony arrest warrant was made, two misdemeanor drug arrests and one misdemeanor warrant arrest.

“Troopers were out in force over the Labor Day weekend and their vigorous enforcement efforts along with increased visibility helped keep Missouri motorists safe while traveling through Troop H,” said Capt. James McDonald, commanding officer Troop H, St. Joseph.

A DWI saturation was also held in Clinton County from 7 p.m. Sept. 5 to 3 a.m. Sept. 6.

During that enforcement six officers patrolled Clinton County looking for impaired drivers and other traffic violations that contribute to crashes. As a result of the operation, there were two arrests for driving while intoxicated, 13 traffic citations issued, two misdemeanor drug arrests, one misdemeanor warrant arrest, and 49 warnings.

“Removing impaired drivers from Missouri roadways is one of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s top priorities,” Capt. McDonald said. “If you choose to drink and drive, you will be arrested and you will go to jail. If your plans include alcohol, always have a sober designated driver.”