Police Plan Sobriety Checkpoint

Police plan to conduct a sobriety checkpoint on the night of Saturday, December 3, and early morning hours of Sunday, December 4, according to Sergeant Christopher Vanghele.

Police did not disclose the location where they will hold the checkpoint.

Eight patrol officers and one sergeant are slated to participate in the event intended to get intoxicated motorists off the road.

Police will stop all passing motorists to learn whether drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Brief interviews will be conducted. People who are suspected of being intoxicated will be tested for sobriety.

Violators will be arrested. Those who are arrested will be brought to the police station for arrest processing and will be issued court appearance dates.

Police also will be enforcing seatbelt laws during the checkpoint, among other motor vehicle laws.

A majority of the overtime pay that police receive to work at sobriety checkpoints is covered with funds from a state public safety grant.

During the holiday season, police will be conducting additional roving patrols to get drunken drivers off the road.