Buchanan County deputies honored for efforts to remove impaired drivers from roads
Patrick Holleron
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office and a nationwide nonprofit honored the work of two deputies who went above and beyond this year to help remove impaired drivers from roads in 2025.
Deputy Zack Craft and Deputy Kelby Shepard were recognized on Dec. 3 by the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office and Mothers Against Drunk Driving for their steadfast efforts in removing impaired drivers off the roads and assisting in keeping Buchanan County safe.
Both Craft and Shephard were awarded MADD Roll Call Awards for their service and dedication on Wednesday. MADD remains one of the top advocates against drunk driving since being founded in 1980.
Locally, the Missouri Highway Patrol’s Troop H reported a total of 371 DWI arrests in 2024, a 23% increase from the year before.