Sobriety Checkpoint Is Set For Thanksgiving-Eve In Howell

HOWELL, NJ — The Monmouth County DWI Task Force will be conducting a DWI checkpoint Wednesday, Nov. 23, on Route 9 North in Howell.

The checkpoint will begin at 11 p.m. on Wednesday night and will continue until 3 a.m. on Thursday morning.

During the checkpoint, all northbound vehicles will be diverted into the Regal Plaza, where all drivers will be screened for their sobriety.

Members of the Howell Township Police Department will work alongside members of the Task Force.

"Unfortunately, the extended Thanksgiving holiday weekend continues to be one of the busier times of the year, when drivers are found to be driving under the influence.

"We (the Task Force) are hoping drivers will not operate vehicles while under the influence, but should they make that choice, the Task Force and police departments around the county are prepared to strictly enforce our DWI laws in order to make our streets safe for everyone," said Chief Michael Schneider, Allenhurst Police Department, Monmouth DWI Task Force Coordinator.