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Arrests for drunk driving made during Andrew County checkpoint

Feature - saturation, drunk driving, dwiSeveral arrests were made during an Andrew County Checkpoint last week.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a checkpoint was held from 10 p.m. Aug. 28 to 2 a.m. Aug. 29 in the county. During that time four people were arrested for driving while intoxicated, 1 person was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant, two tickets were given from driving with a revoked license and 19 warnings were issued.

“There is no room for impaired drivers on Missouri roadways. If you choose to drink and drive, you will lose,” said Captain James E. McDonald, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph. “If your plans include consuming alcohol, have a sober designated driver.”

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