ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - Local law enforcement is going to crack down on drunk drivers in Allen County tonight.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is holding an OVI checkpoint from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on State Route 309 near milepost 17, in Allen County. The OVI checkpoint is funded by federal grant funds and is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers. The checkpoint will also be held in conjunction with nearby saturation patrols to aggressively combat impaired driver-related injuries and fatal crashes. If you are planning to drink alcohol tonight you are asked to designate a driver or make other travel arrangements before you drink.
June 23, 2023 Press Release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol: Lima – The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM tonight on State Route 309 near mile post 17, in Allen County.
The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.
The checkpoint will also be held in conjunction with nearby saturation patrols to aggressively combat impaired driver-related injury and fatal crashes.
If you plan to consume alcohol, designate a driver or make other travel arrangements before you drink.
Don't let another life be lost for the senseless and selfish act of getting behind the wheel impaired.
