16 Arrests In LaBelle Traffic Stops

LABELLE, FL. (Aug, 6, 2005) --The Hendry County Sheriff's Office held a
traffic checkpoint south of
LaBelle on State Road 29 Saturday September 3, 2005 beginning at
10:00 p.m., and ending at 2:00 am., Sunday morning. Sheriff Ronnie Lee
said sixteen people were arrested on charges ranging from no
drivers license, to possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana,
driving with a suspended or revoked drivers license, and driving under
the influence. Sheriff Lee would like to thank Shone Phillips and his
staff at the local Florida Department of Transportation Office for
furnishing and setting up all traffic cones, signs, lighting and other
assistance as needed during the checkpoint operation.