Crime & Safety
State Police Announce Sobriety Checkpoints for Middlesex, Worcester Counties
The Massachusetts State Police announced Monday morning that they will be setting up sobriety checkpoints in both Middlesex and Worcester counties this weekend.
The Massachusetts State Police announced Monday morning that they will be conducting sobriety checkpoints on public roadways in Middlesex and Worcester counties this weekend thanks to a grant from the Highway Safety Division of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.
"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," said Colonel Marian J. McGovern, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, in a press release. "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."
The Middlesex County operation will be held at varying hours between Friday, March 25 into Saturday, March 26.
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The Worcester County checkpoints will be in operation Saturday night, March 26 into Sunday morning, March 27.
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