NH State Police to Hold Sobriety Checkpoint

CONCORD, NH - The New Hampshire State Police were granted by Superior Court Order the ability to hold a Sobriety Checkpoint during the week of June 12, and June 19, 2016, according to a press statement.

"The Sobriety Checkpoint is an effective method of detecting and apprehending impaired drivers," according to Sgt. Victor G. Muzzey of the NHSP. "A review of records has shown that the use of alcohol by individuals who operate motor vehicles has resulted in a consistent number of deaths and personal injury accidents."

The checkpoint will be held in New Hampton by Troop F and the New Hampton Police.

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"The number of DUI arrests made in the Lakes Region continues to be high," Muzzey said.

The purpose of the Sobriety Checkpoint is to detect and apprehend the impaired driver, he noted, and officials are taking "an aggressive stance to prevent persons from driving while intoxicated and this Sobriety Checkpoint is one of the tools that are utilized in that effort."

File photo by Brian Blackden.