RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS) – A sobriety checkpoint has been scheduled in Rutherford County just one day before Valentine’s Day, with multiple law enforcement agencies joining forces to keep impaired drivers off the road. According to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Highway Patrol, troopers will sponsor a DUI sobriety checkpoint from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, February 13, along Barfield-Crescent Road near Murfreesboro. The operation will also include deputies from the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and officers with the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force.
Troopers and deputies will briefly stop vehicles to check for signs of impairment and ensure motorists are driving sober. Authorities say the checkpoint is part of an ongoing effort to reduce alcohol-related crashes, especially during weekends and major events.
Refraining from drinking and driving can save lives. Brandon Shull, a sergeant with the Tennessee Highway Patrol said, “It’s heart-breaking to see family members be victims of a DUI crash.”…