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St. Patrick's Day Sobriety Checkpoint

For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 17, 2016

Tonight, Montgomery County Police officers will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint. This enforcement is a component of the Department’s continuing effort to curb impaired driving and underage drinking.  For those people that will be celebrating with alcohol tonight, we remind you to choose a sober driver.  The Washington Regional Alcohol Program's 2016 St. Patrick's Day SoberRide service offers a free cab ride home tonight.  (Click on the link for important details concerning this program).

The exact location of the sobriety checkpoint will not be disclosed in advance.  The checkpoint will be cancelled if there is inclement weather.

WHAT:         Sobriety Checkpoint

WHERE:       Undisclosed location

WHEN:         Tonight - Thursday, March 17, 2016

**The media is encouraged to attend.  Please contact the Public Information Office at 240-773-5030 (option 4) for more information.**

RLG/RLI

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Release ID: 16-060
Media Contact: mcpnews 
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