Location of Richland County, Saturday Night, OVI Checkpoint Announced

Patrol OVI Checkpoint on US Route 42 tonight

MANSFIELD - The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. tonight, September 9, 2023, on US 42 milepost 15, in Mifflin Township.

The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.

The checkpoint will also be held in conjunction with nearby saturation patrols to aggressively combat impaired driver-related injury and fatal crashes.

If you plan to consume alcohol, designate a driver or make other travel arrangements before you drink. Don't let another life be lost for the senseless and selfish act of getting behind the wheel impaired

Police officer talking to driver of car he pulled over

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