Crime & Safety
Sobriety Checkpoint Planned on Missouri Avenue North Tonight
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office and Largo Police Department plan to conduct a joint sobriety checkpoint at Babcock Furniture Friday night.
Tonight's checkpoint is dedicated to Jack Schaffer. The 84-year-old man was crossing Missouri Avenue in 2007 when his scooter was struck by an impaired motorist, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
The checkpoint is planned from 10:00 p.m. tonight until 3 a.m. Saturday morning at 900 Missouri Avenue North by Babcock Furniture.
Law enforcement officers including a K-9 unit will look for alcohol and drug impaired drivers. The goal is to reduce DUI related injuries, according to a news release.
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Deputies and officers will also check for driver license, registration and equipment violations.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Mobile Command bus will be on site for breath testing and the processing of arrested individuals.
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