City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 15, 2016

CONTACT: Officer Nathan Turner
Traffic Officer
[email protected]

Officer Mark Hoehne
DWI Unit
[email protected]

Bryana Larimer
Public Information Officer
(573) 817-5049
[email protected]

CPD alcohol enforcement results

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

On Friday, August 12, 2016 the Columbia Police Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on Locust Street at Fourth Avenue.  The checkpoint began at approximately 10:00 p.m. and concluded at approximately 12:00 a.m.  During the checkpoint, 94 motorists were contacted.  The following arrests were made:

  • Five (5) Driving While Intoxicated
  • One (1) Driving While Intoxicated-Drugs
  • One (1) Driving While Suspended

On Saturday, August 13, 2016 the Columbia Police Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on University Avenue at Matthews Street.  The checkpoint began at approximately 12:45 a.m. and concluded at approximately 2:30 a.m.  During this checkpoint, 81 motorists were contacted.  The following arrests were made:

  • Six (6) Driving While Intoxicated
  • One (1) Driving While Intoxicated-Drugs
  • One (1) Possession of less than 35 grams Marijuana

The Columbia Police Department would like to thank motorists who encountered the checkpoint for their patience and cooperation during our efforts to make Columbia's roadways safer for us all.       



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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