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5377 2010-04-21 Troop F Sobriety Checkpoints Set for Friday and Saturday Night
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE
COURTESY LOYALTY SERVICE

Colonel Michael D. Edmonson, Superintendent

News Release

April 21, 2010

1:50 pm

Sobriety Checkpoints Set for Friday and Saturday Night

In Louisiana alone, almost half of all fatality crashes involve impaired drivers. To combat impaired driving in our area, Louisiana State Police Troop F Troopers will team up with other law enforcement agencies to conduct two sobriety checkpoints this weekend.

On Friday, April 23, 2010, the Louisiana State Police, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the University of Louisiana at Monroe Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in Monroe from approximately 9:00 pm to 3:00 am.

On Saturday, April 24, 2010, the Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will partner with the West Monroe Police Department to conduct a sobriety checkpoint in West Monroe from approximately 10:00 pm to 3:00 am.

The mission of the departments involved will be to intercept and incarcerate impaired drivers before they cause injury to themselves, their passengers or members of the public. Drivers are less likely to drive impaired when they recognize the increased probability of law enforcement action.

There are no excuses for impaired driving and those who choose to endanger themselves or others will be arrested.

For More Information, Contact:

Trooper First Class Mark Dennis

Louisiana State Police

Troop F Public Affairs

Office: (318) 345-2810

www.lsp.org

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