The results of a Missouri State Highway Patrol enforcement operation over the Memorial Day weekend have been released showing 158 tickets issued by Troop H.

The project encompassed two days–May 27, 2016, and May 30, 2016–designated as the peak travel days for the holiday period. Interstate 29 was the roadway designated for this project and troopers were assigned a 20-mile stretch of the interstate from the Buchanan County line to the Iowa state line.  Troopers also were assigned to saturate high crash locations on U.S. highways within Troop H.  In addition to the citations issued officers also gave 219 warnings.  They made one arrest for driving while intoxicated and one felony drug arrest.

“Troopers were out in force over the Memorial 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.