Law enforcement entities to conduct sobriety checkpoint in Sargent County

(Sargent County, ND) -- The Sargent County Sheriff's Office and North Dakota Highway Patrol are teaming up to conduct a sobriety checkpoint this weekend.

“The goal is to remove impaired drivers from the roadway to ensure the safety of the motoring public. Crashes that occur because of driving under the influence are preventable. If you drink, do not drive. Plan ahead and designate a sober driver, "said Sergeant Nathaniel King

The checkpoint, at a predetermined location that is not announced to the public, will aim to reduce impaired driving and improve safety on state roadways. The Highway Patrol says the checkpoint may only be a single day, but encourages all motorists to share the road, wear seatbelts, drive distraction free, and drive sober.