Crime & Safety

DWI Checkpoint in Middlesex County Saturday

State Police did not announce the exact location of the checkpoint, per its usual policy.

The Massachusetts State Police will hold a Sobriety Checkpoint in Middlesex County this weekend.

The checkpoint will be held Saturday April 25 into Sunday April 26. Police did not announce the exact location, per its usual policy.

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According to State Police, the purpose of the checkpoint 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. 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.”

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