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October 27, 2010

2:00 pm

Sobriety Checkpoints Scheduled for Friday Night

To combat impaired driving in our area, Louisiana State Police Troop F Troopers will team up with other law enforcement agencies to conduct sobriety checkpoints this weekend.

On Friday, October 29, 2010, two sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in Morehouse Parish from approximately 9:00 pm to 4:00 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.

Agencies participating in the checkpoints include: Morehouse Parish and Ashley County Sheriff’s Offices; Bastrop, West Monroe, Monroe, and ULM Police Departments; and Arkansas and Louisiana State Police.

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

· Before attending any celebration, plan a safe way home
· Before drinking, designate a sober driver and give that person your keys
· If you are impaired, call a taxi, sober friend or family member.
· 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