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Sobriety checkpoint conducted

The North Central Pa. Regional Sobriety Checkpoint DUI Taskforce and Expanded DUI/Underage Drinking Enforcement Program has released the following information from a sobriety checkpoint held Nov. 25 in Schuylkill Haven. The checkpoint was a joint effort between Pennsylvania State Police and local law enforcement agencies.

Seven departments were represented by 22 officers.A total of 1263 vehicles were contacted with 77 detained. Of those, 15 motorists were tested, resulting in 6 adult DUI arrests. Officers issued 1 citation for underage drinking, 19 traffic citations, 2 seat belt citations, made 5 criminal arrests and issued 53 warnings.Sobriety checkpoints and Roving DUI patrols will also be conducted through Dec. 6 on state routes 61, 183, 901, 209, 309, 443, 895, 125, 25, 924 and 54.Travelers are reminded to dial 911 if they suspect a drunk driver.To report underage drinking, call 1-888-UNDER21.The sobriety checkpoints and Roving DUI patrols are funded through the state Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).