St. Patrick's Day Drunk Driving Crackdown Around St. Louis
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is kicking up enforcement this weekend searching for drunk drivers as St. Patrick's Day celebrations take place around the St. Louis area.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) is warning drivers to "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over." Troopers and other police departments around the St. Louis area will be taking place in enforcing the campaign as St. Patrick's Day festivities take place throughout the area. (For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) The MSHP made the announcement in a recent news release. During the period of March 14-17, police are cracking down on drunk driving by conducting DWI saturations in an effort to remove impaired drivers from the road. The Kirkwood Police Department announceed it will also be taking part in the enforcement. In a news release, Kirkwood Police Chief Jack Plummer said it’s never worth the risk to drive while …