Over the peak travel days during the Memorial Day weekend area troopers took part in a special enforcement operation along I-35 resulting in numerous tickets, warnings, arrests, and assisting travelers.

Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer Troop H, St. Joseph, announces the results of the special enforcement project over the Memorial Day weekend. The project encompassed two days–May 26, 2017, and May 29, 2017–designated as the peak travel days for the holiday period. Interstate 35 was the roadway designated for this project and troopers were assigned a 20-mile stretch of the interstate from the Clinton County line to the Iowa state line. Troopers also were assigned to saturate high crash locations on U.S. highways within Troop H. As a result of the project, officers issued 142 citations and 272 warnings. Officers also made seven misdemeanor drug arrests and one misdemeanor warrant arrest, and assisted 38 motorists during the holiday period.

“Troopers were out in force over the Memorial Day weekend and their vigorous enforcement efforts along with increased visibility helped keep Missouri motorists safer while traveling through Troop H,” Captain McDonald said.