The Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop G has reported a large number of arrests in only a 2 day period over the weekend, from Friday, May 27th, through Saturday, May 28th.
10 of these incidents were a result of traffic stops where drivers where found to have been operating their motor vehicle while under the influence. 9 stops were due to alcohol-related intoxication, and 1 other was the result of methamphetamine-related charges. The last arrest was made on a motorcyclist who was driving over 25 miles over the speed limit with no insurance or registration.
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In addition to these reports of arrests, 6 crashes were reported over this period, with one having a traffic fatality.