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DUI Checkpoint Planned in Mabscott

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The town of Mabscott will conduct a DUI Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday, April 20 along Old Eccles Road.

Mabscott Police Officers will be looking for impaired drivers from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.  They will also be educating the public on the dangers of driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.  Officers will also be keeping an eye out for other violations.

Funding for the checkpoint from the West Virginia Highway Safety program.