Local law enforcement will be stepping up patrols between now and Labor Day. It’s part of the annual nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.
Starke County Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoints
Officers from the Starke County Sheriff’s Office, Knox City Police Department and Walkerton Police Department are teaming up to combat aggressive driving and impaired driving.
These officers working under the Starke County Traffic Safety Partnership consortium will be setting up sobriety checkpoints around Starke County to deter, detect and arrest drivers who are driving under the influence. Police will man the checkpoints on Saturday, March 17 between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. at undisclosed locations.
Greater Police Presence Planned During Holiday Weekend
If you’re hitting the road for Thanksgiving, be on the lookout for more police patrols. Indiana State Police as well, as local law enforcement agencies, are increasing their presence on Indiana roadways for the holiday period. Continue reading
Results Released from Recent DUI Task Force Sobriety Checkpoints
The LaPorte County DUI Task Force conducted three sobriety checkpoints in the evening hours of Aug. 29.
Members from the task force and a Sergeant from the Indiana State Police Lowell District were at three separate locations to help deter impaired driving and remove impaired drivers from roadways.
The results found that of the 210 vehicles stopped during the sobriety checkpoints one person was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, three citations were given and 12 warnings were issued. If you get caught driving under the alcohol influences, this atlanta dui lawyer can help you with the legal process.
