FARGO, N.D. (NDHP) – The North Dakota Highway Patrol (NDHP) along with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and the Fargo Police Department (FPD), conducted a sobriety checkpoint from 5:15 PM until 6:15 PM on Saturday, May 18th, on I-29, exit 67 (northbound.)

Four Hundred Eighty-One vehicles traveled through the checkpoint; fourteen drivers were screened for impairment which resulted in two DUI arrests. One of the DUI drivers had two warrants for his arrest.

Nursing staff from Essentia Health and the Regional Vision Zero Coordinator also participated in the checkpoint and handed out educational materials to drivers.

Following the checkpoint, the NDHP, CCSO, and FPD conducted saturation patrols in the area. During the saturation patrol, there was one DUI arrest; three DUS (Driving Under Suspension) arrests; six drug citations; one reckless driving arrest; five driving without insurance citations; one seat belt citation; and one open container citation. In addition, 30 warnings were issued during the saturation patrol. One of the DUS drivers had two warrants for his arrest.