Mahoning County OVI Task Force sets up 2 sobriety checkpoints Saturday

CANFIELD — The Mahoning County OVI Task Force announced today that two sobriety checkpoints will take place in the county Saturday to deter and intercept impaired drivers.

Officers will be conducting a roadside check of drivers in two separate locations for alcohol and drug impairment.

Specific details of the checkpoints will be announced at a later time.

Saturation patrols will also be conducted throughout the weekend.

Support in operating the upcoming sobriety checkpoint and saturation patrols will be provided by participating agencies of the task force, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Mahoning County Emergency Management Agency.