North Dakota Highway Patrol releases sobriety checkpoint results from four counties

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) has been working with various law enforcement agencies in different counties the last few days to conduct sobriety checkpoints. A press release shares the following results:

Stutsman County:

A sobriety checkpoint was conducted at 8600 Stutsman County Road 42 on Friday, August 23 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. 75 vehicles were stopped, three drivers were evaluated for impairment and there were no arrests. NDHP says one driver received a citation for open container. They also say a vehicle that turned to avoid the checkpoint was stopped going 107 milers per hour in a 65mph zone, that driver was arrested for DUI and cited for driving without insurance.

Cass County:

A sobriety checkpoint was conducted by NDSU on 12th Avenue North on August 29. NDHP says 16 drivers were tested, one DUI arrest was made and four drug charge citations were issued. Following the checkpoint, NDHP say they conducted a saturation patrol where two additional DUI arrests were made.

Williams County:

A sobriety checkpoint was conducted at the 1700 block of 26th Street West in Williston on Friday, August 30, from 9:00-11:00 p.m. NDHP says 479 vehicles went through the checkpoint. They say 10 drivers were screened for impairment, three drivers were arrested for DUI, one for refusal to submit to a chemical test, three for drug possession and two for drug paraphernalia. One citation was also given for open container.

Stark County:

A sobriety checkpoint was conducted at South Main and 6th Street Dickinson on Saturday, August 31 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. NDHP says 197 vehicles went through the checkpoint, four drivers were screened for impairment and there were no arrests. There was on citation issued for open container.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol says alcohol and drug-related crashes are preventable, and every driver should make the responsible choice to drive sober or find a sober ride.