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DAKOTA (NewsDakota.com) – On June 29, 2013, the North Dakota Highway Patrol and the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, Rugby Police Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint North of Rugby on ND Highway 3 at mile marker 203. The checkpoint was held from approximately 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

141 vehicles passed through the checkpoint. 2 drivers had been consuming alcohol and were evaluated further for possible impairment. One driver was arrested for drunk driving during the checkpoint.

The primary purpose of the sobriety checkpoint was to heighten awareness and to deter citizens from choosing to drink and drive.

Immediately following the checkpoint, NDHP Troopers and Pierce County Deputies and police officers from the Rugby Police Department patrolled throughout the Pierce County area, focusing on apprehending alcohol impaired drivers.