Springfield Police Department arrests two drunk drivers during saturation patrol

The Springfield Police Department arrested two impaired drivers during a five-hour saturation patrol on Friday, Sept. 20. Officers used marked patrol vehicles to enforce hazardous moving violations commonly associated with intoxicated driving.

There were 24 vehicles stopped during this patrol. In addition to the two drivers arrested for driving while intoxicated, 20 citations were issued.

As a reminder, consequences of impaired driving include jail time, loss of driving privileges, sentencing to use ignition interlocks and increased insurance rates. Financial losses include attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work, and the potential loss of a job.

Always have a plan for how to get home. Drunk driving is not worth the consequences. If you drink and drive, you lose.

Saturation patrols are funded through a grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation Traffic and Highway Safety Division.