SJPD reports results of joint enforcement operation

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph Police Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol made multiple arrests during a recent joint enforcement operation aimed at improving community safety.

The goal of the targeted hazardous moving violation saturation operation was to improve traffic safety and deter criminal activity on area roadways.

According to a press release from SJPD, there were 57 traffic stops conducted, which led to three DWI arrests, 49 citations and 39 warnings Saturday.

The operation also resulted in multiple felony arrests and the clearing of eight outstanding warrants, one of them a felony warrant.

"This operation reflects our unwavering commitment to keeping our streets safe," SJPD Chief Paul Luster said in a statement.

Law enforcement reported four drivers attempted to flee from police, but a quick, coordinated response by units on the ground and the assistance of the MSHP helicopter led to suspects being safely apprehended. The charges that stemmed from this include aggravated fleeing and resisting arrest and possession of a controlled substance, as well as a receiving stolen property investigation, according to a press release.