DUI Checkpoint Tonight By MA State Police

Massachusetts State Police will hold a DUI checkpoint tonight somewhere in Middlesex County.

The checkpoint will be held late tonight into early Saturday. Per usual police policy, the exact location and duration of the checkpoint was not released.

"The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and removing those motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs from our roadways," State Police Superintendent Richard McKeon. "It will be operated during varied hours, the selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary, safety will be assured, and any inconveniences to motorists will be minimized with advance notice to reduce fear and anxiety."

State Police said the checkpoint was funded by a grant through the state Highway Safety Division.

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