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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled For First August Weekend

Checkpoint will be posted between Friday, August 3, and Sunday, August 5, with a location somewhere in western Montgomery County.

The Pennsylvania State Police have announced that they will conduct another sobriety checkpoint this coming weekend, between the evening hours of Friday, August 3, and the early morning hours of Sunday, August 5. Though the press release does not identify the specific location of the checkpoint, it does state that the checkpoint will be posted somewhere in western Montgomery County, with the help of a local municipal police force. The release urges motorists to make responsible decisions before getting behind the wheel, and adds that sobriety checkpoints have been shown to reduce the number of alcohol and drug related crashes.

Stephen Eickhoff

12:08 pm on Friday, August 3, 2012

This checkpoint is in violation of the fourth amendment of the US Constitution, per the USSC ruling in Michigan State Police vs. Sitz, because the exact location of the checkpoint has not been published. I plan to notify the PA State Police of this.   more ›

Thursday, July 5, 2012

State Police To Conduct Weekend Sobriety Checkpoint

Checkpoint will be located somewhere in the western portion of the county between July 6 and July 9

If you're going to imbibe this Independence Day Weekend, you may want to think twice about driving. The Pennsylvania State Police have issued a report stating that they will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint somewhere in western Montgomery County between July 6 and July 9. Though the exact location was not released, the report did indicate that the location is "considered a high-risk area." "Sobriety checkpoints are held to reduce alcohol related crashes resulting in injuries, death and property damage," the report states. "The State Police encourage all motorists to make the right decision and not attempt to operate a motor vehicle after consuming alcoholic beverages or controlled substances." If you're out drinking this weekend, make …

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11:33 am on Friday, July 6, 2012

If it saves one life than its worth the time. Keep up the great work PSP!!!   more ›

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