Missouri Roadblocks

Town/City/Municipality:
Between Salmon and Emience
Description of roadblock location:
Hwy 19 North about 20 miles before Sinking Creek
Time of day:
Anytime
Purported purpose of roadblock:
unknown, registration, alchohol, insurance, drugs, criminal convictions, racial profiling, activities travel
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
08/2007
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
Roadblock is set up the same weekends as a music festival all summer long.


Town/City/Municipality:
Columbia
Description of roadblock location:
I-70 east about 30 miles outside of Columbia
Time of day:
Anytime
Purported purpose of roadblock:
unknown, drugs
Regularity of roadblock:
Frequently set up in this area, but exact location changes
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
03/2010
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
Never seen a drug checkpoint anywhere near this stretch of I-70 before. Your standard semi-legal deal. There is of course no actual drug-checkpoint unless you pull off at the exit you hit right when you can see the signs. Just a heads up. Doubt this will be a normal deal. 3/31/10


Town/City/Municipality:
Eureka
Description of roadblock location:
I-44 @highway 109
Time of day:
Late Night
Purported purpose of roadblock:
registration, alchohol, insurance, drugs, seatbelts, residency, audio
Regularity of roadblock:
Frequently set up in this area, but exact location changes
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
12/2008
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
No comments available.


Town/City/Municipality:
Kinloch
Description of roadblock location:
Hanley Rd (between Hwy 70 and Scudder Rd)
Time of day:
PM Rush Hour
Purported purpose of roadblock:
insurance
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or consistent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
11/2007
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
Have assembly line to route vehihicles off road and to tickets. Cars steered off onto dark deserted side road...very scary. Tickets written before drivers given fair chance to locate insurance card.


Town/City/Municipality:
Kirksville
Description of roadblock location:
Hwy 6 West/Hwy 157 Lake Road
Time of day:
PM Rush Hour
Purported purpose of roadblock:
Registration, Alchohol, Insurance, Drugs, Seatbelts, Vehicle Safety, Child Safety Seats, Fireworks, Vehicle Equipment, Destination, Warrants, Criminal Convictions, Marital Status, Racial Profiling, Activities Travel, Audio, Child Support, Dogs
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or consistent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
11/2003
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
Set up on the only entrance road to Thousand Hills State Park. It is set up several times during the summer months to harrass visitors to the state park. It is not that great of a park and the lake is patrolled by the local "Boatin' Barney Fife". I suggest that the park and lake be boycotted as the State uses it as bait to catch the unsuspecting in any criminal activity they can find..


Town/City/Municipality:
Kirksville
Description of roadblock location:
Potter Ave/Old Highway 6 West
Time of day:
Mid-Day
Purported purpose of roadblock:
Registration, Alchohol, Insurance, Drugs, Seatbelts, Vehicle Safety, Child Safety Seats, Vehicle Equipment, Destination, Warrants, Criminal Convictions, Marital Status, Racial Profiling, Activities Travel, Child Support, Minor Truancy, Dogs
Regularity of roadblock:
Frequently set up in this area,
but exact location changes
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
11/2003
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
This was part of a media blitz condemning the widespread presence of methamphetamines in the community. All media outlets conspired with every law enforcement agency including the local university's police force to intimidate drivers for one day. The media blitz included threats from a state patrolman that warned that if you are breaking any law, they will find you through the use of the roadblocks. Have a great day, Comrades! Your papers seem to be in order, THIS TIME!


Town/City/Municipality:
North of New Madrid
Description of roadblock location:
Exit 49 Northbound off I55, just beyond the on ramp
Time of day:
Late Night
Purported purpose of roadblock:
unknown, alchohol, drugs
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped only a few vehicles (less than 25%)
Registry date:
06/2008
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:

Right before the exit 49 off ramp, there while be large flashing signs announcing drug check point ahead, drug dogs in use. There will be a police car with flashing lights beyond the I-55,exit #49 overpass. If you exit here (northboaund) you are being watched and often will be tailgated for short distances on #61, if they think you are suspicious. Usually set up in the evening on Friday or Saturday but I have seen one set up in the daytime. I know some who have been pulled over.

Update (3/2010): 1030pm. one truck pulled over. three squad cars and squad tahoe squad tahoe sitting on themedian in the emergency turnaround road beweent the lanes. no one directing traffic. saw one darken unmarked police car parked on southbound lane looking at the reaction of northbound trafftic just pst announcemnt sign.


Town/City/Municipality:
Orrick
Description of roadblock location:
Highway 210 Near Fishing River Bridge, Ray County
Time of day:
Anytime
Purported purpose of roadblock:
registration, alchohol, insurance, drugs, seatbelts, dogs
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
03/2009
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
Ray County Police Sets up Roadblock, Missouri State Police Stops Persons who make U-turns.


Town/City/Municipality:
Overland, St. Louis County
Description of roadblock location:
Page and Highway 170
Time of day:
Late Night
Purported purpose of roadblock:
alchohol, insurance, drugs, seatbelts, racial profiling, activities, travel
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or consistent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
09/2008
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
Mainly concerned with blacks, seemingly. Area buzzing with officers pulling over and harassing motorists. Granted, it's somewhat of a high crime area.


Town/City/Municipality:
Phelps County
Description of roadblock location:
I-44 & Sugar Tree Road
Time of day:
PM Rush Hour
Purported purpose of roadblock:
registration, alchohol, insurance, drugs, seatbelts
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or consistent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
08/2006
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
Phelps County sherrif sets up signs and flares on the eastbound lanes announcing a drug checkpoint ahead. They then stop almost every car using the sugar tree road exit. The pattern over the last 6 months has been EVERY Tuesday evening from about 4pm until 10 or 11. Ignore the signs, stay on the highway, there is no drug checkpoint on the interstate.


Town/City/Municipality:
Rolla
Description of roadblock location:
Salem Avenue, just before E 5th street, headed NW
Time of day:
AM Rush Hour
Purported purpose of roadblock:
seatbelts, destination, activities, travel
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
03/2009
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
Have lived in Rolla 2 years, this is the first time I've seen a roadblock in use. "Seatbelt check" by two officers, also asking about destination. Avoided it because I was on bicycle. Another observer saw a parole violator run from the scene and get tackled.


Town/City/Municipality:
Salem
Description of roadblock location:
hwy 19 south of salem
Time of day:
Anytime
Purported purpose of roadblock:
insurance, drugs, seatbelts, criminal_convictions, activities_travel
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
05/2010
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
They were very rude and tore my car apart. Not one thing found.


Town/City/Municipality:
Shannon County
Description of roadblock location:
Highway 19 & A
Time of day:
Anytime
Purported purpose of roadblock:
registration, alchohol, insurance, drugs, seatbelts, firearms, vehicle safety, destination, racial profiling, activities, travel
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
08/2008
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
This road block is usually set up just north of highway A, and it is usually present for the Thurs, Fri, Sat, and Sun anytime there is a music event at Camp Zoe. Usually as long as you have your valid drivers license, insurance card, and registration, and you have your seatbelt on, you will move right through. And of course no open containers of alcohol.


Town/City/Municipality:
Springfield
Description of roadblock location:
West Chesnut Expressway passed the I44 Bridge
Time of day:
Late Night
Purported purpose of roadblock:
registration, alchohol, insurance, drugs
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
08/2008
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
I had a couple empty beer cans in the back seat thankfully not from prior that evening and so the cop let me go, while informing me he was doing me a favor for not giving me an open container citation.


Town/City/Municipality:
St. Charles
Description of roadblock location:
I-70 at 5th Street & Main Street
Time of day:
Late Night
Purported purpose of roadblock:
registration, alchohol, insurance, drugs
Regularity of roadblock:
Frequently set up in this area, but exact location changes
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
04/2009
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
4/16/09 - FORCED BLOOD TESTS


Town/City/Municipality:
St. Charles County
Description of roadblock location:
Hwy 94 @ Hwy D. Francis Howell High School signal
Time of day:
Anytime
Purported purpose of roadblock:
registration, alchohol, insurance, seatbelts
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
09/2009
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
Frequently set up during heavy attendance at Mo. wineries on Hwy. 94 on nice days


Town/City/Municipality:
St. Louis County
Description of roadblock location:
Hwy 367
Time of day:
Late Night
Purported purpose of roadblock:
alcohol, drugs
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
09/2007
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
On hwy 367 both sides south bound right before hwy 67 north bound right after hwy 67. 9-4-09


Town/City/Municipality:
St. Louis
Description of roadblock location:
7th Street at Lebanon (Just South of Chouteau)
Time of day:
Late Night
Purported purpose of roadblock:
alchohol, insurance, destination, activities travel, dogs
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
09/2007
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
This checkpoint was operated about two hours after the Cardinals game at Busch. Clearly meant to intimidate and harass fans after the game who had partied after the game. Blocked a key route from the stadium area and I-44, I-55. Talked to a cop who said this was a small checkpoint manned by 6 officers who caught 4 DWI suspects in a couple of hours.


Town/City/Municipality:
St. Louis County
Description of roadblock location:
Watson Road in Marlborough
Time of day:
Late Night
Purported purpose of roadblock:
alchohol, insurance, destination, activities travel, dogs
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
11/2006
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
St. Louis county police set up stopping cars going westbound on Watson. It is set up right as you leave Shrewsberry and enter Marlborough (by Rothman's Furniture). I've seen them set up there 3 times within the last 2 years. I assume they are looking to stop people headed home from the city since it has bars open later. K-9s are aways present, but not always out of the police car. I was detained 30 minutes beacuse I refused to tell the officer where I was going. They also set it up, so when they get you out of the car, an officer drives your car to the side of the road. I guess this is a way for them to get an officer in your car and look around.


Town/City/Municipality:
Summersville
Description of roadblock location:
At the intersection of K and 17 HWY
Time of day:
PM Rush Hour
Purported purpose of roadblock:
registration, insurance, seatbelts
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
04/2008
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
This is the first roadblock I've seen at this location, but from talking to some friends that go down there, just about anytime there is an event at campzoe - there are roadblocks surrounding the perimeter. There were 7 Highway Patrol officers cars in the middle of the (oversized turn lane). It looks like theres a similar roadblock between Salem and Eminence as well.


Town/City/Municipality:
Town & Country
Description of roadblock location:
Hwy 270
Time of day:
Late Night
Purported purpose of roadblock:
registration, alchohol, drugs, warrants
Regularity of roadblock:
Set up at this location on a regular or consistent basis
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped only a few vehicles (less than 25%)
Registry date:
10/2008
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
They sit on the Hwy looking for speeders and erratic driving. Be careful through that area!


Town/City/Municipality:
Versailles/Gravois Mills
Description of roadblock location:
HWY 5
Time of day:
PM Rush Hour
Purported purpose of roadblock:
alchohol, drugs, stolen property, firearms, dogs
Regularity of roadblock:
Frequently set up in this area, but exact location changes
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
05/2007
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
St. Louis county police set up stopping cars going westbound on Watson. It is set up right as you leave Shrewsberry and enter Marlborough (by Rothman's Furniture). I've seen them set up there 3 times within the last 2 years. I assume they are looking to stop people headed home from the city since it has bars open later. K-9s are aways present, but not always out of the police car. I was detained 30 minutes beacuse I refused to tell the officer where I was going. They also set it up, so when they get you out of the car, an officer drives your car to the side of the road. I guess this is a way for them to get an officer in your car and look around.


Town/City/Municipality:
Wayne County
Description of roadblock location:
Hwy 60
Time of day:
Late Night
Purported purpose of roadblock:
unknown
Regularity of roadblock:
Infrequently set up but location remains constant
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked all cars or most vehicles
(more than 75%)
Registry date:
07/2009
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
No comments available.


Town/City/Municipality:
West County
Description of roadblock location:
Page & 1-70
Time of day:
Anytime
Purported purpose of roadblock:
alchohol, drugs, stolen property, firearms, dogs
Regularity of roadblock:
Frequently set up in this area, but exact location changes
Percentage of cars stopped or checked:
Stopped and checked 25% to 75% of vehicles
Registry date:
12/2008
Additional information about this roadblock or notes on roadblock encounter:
Dec 12, 13, & 14. Every 3rd car checked.