OVI TASK FORCE Enforcement results


Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force arrested five impaired drivers at a sobriety checkpoint on Glenwood Avenue near The Youngstown Playhouse. The checkpoint was from 10 p.m. Friday to 1:30 a.m. Saturday. An additional felony drug arrest was made for possession of suspected cocaine and a citation issued for marijuana possession. Here are the other results:

Cars through checkpoint zone: 270

OVI arrests (21 and older): 5

Driving-under-suspension arrests: 8

No driver’s license arrest: 1

Other citations: 2

Misdemeanor arrests: 3

Felony arrests: 1

Stolen vehicle: 1

Source: OVI Task Force