Ohio State Highway Patrol plans OVI checkpoint this week

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced that troopers will conduct an OVI sobriety checkpoint in the area the week of September 13 as part of efforts to deter impaired driving.

According to the patrol, the county where the checkpoint will be held will be announced the day before the operation. The specific location will be released the morning of the checkpoint.

Officials said the checkpoint is intended to identify and intercept drivers operating vehicles while impaired. Local law enforcement agencies will assist with the operation…

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