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April 6, 2011

10:45 am

Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled for Friday Night

To combat impaired driving in our area, Louisiana State Police Troop F Troopers and the West Monroe Police Department will team up with additional law enforcement agencies to conduct a sobriety checkpoint this weekend.

On Friday, April 8, 2011, a sobriety checkpoint will be conducted in the West Monroe city limits from approximately 6:00 pm to 12:00 am.

Agencies participating in the checkpoint include: West Monroe, Monroe, Bastrop, and Grambling City Police Departments; Morehouse and Union Parish Sheriff's Departments; and the Louisiana State Police.

There are no excuses for impaired driving and those who choose to endanger themselves or others will be arrested. If you see a suspected drunk driver, contact your local police or sheriff’s department, or call the Louisiana State Police hotline: *LSP (*577)

Officers will also monitor drivers and passengers for seat belt use. Anyone caught not wearing a seat belt or properly restraining children will be ticketed.

For More Information, Contact:

Trooper First Class Mark Dennis

Louisiana State Police

Troop F Public Affairs

Office: (318) 345-2810