Warren Post — Warren, Ohio

 

For Immediate Release: September 11 , 2003
Contact: Lt. Tony Bradshaw (614) 752-2792
Contact :Lt. George J. Williams (330) 898-2311

 

Patrol sobriety checkpoint in Trumbull County tomorrow

SOUTHINGTON – The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Warren Post, in conjunction with local law enforcement, announced today that a sobriety checkpoint will be held in Trumbull County tomorrow evening to deter and intercept impaired drivers.

Lt. George Williams, commander of the Warren Post, said that officers will be conducting a roadside check of drivers for alcohol and drug impairment.

“It is our intent to inform people that officers will be vigilant in detecting and apprehending impaired drivers. We want to impress upon those who will be consuming alcohol to plan for a designated driver or to make other arrangements,” Lt. Williams said.

The exact location of the checkpoint will be announced Friday morning. Support in the sobriety checkpoint will be provided by the Ohio Department of Transportation.

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