The Mahoning County OVI Task Force sent out a news release stating that a sobriety checkpoint will be conducted in Boardman Saturday night.

According to the release, the checkpoint will be on South Avenue near Larkridge in Boardman on Saturday night from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Additionally, officers from participating agencies of the Mahoning County OVI Task Force will be conducting saturation patrols in various parts of Mahoning County throughout the weekend.

These checkpoints are intended to deter and intercept impaired drivers in order to combat alcohol-related injuries and fatal crashes.

The Mahoning County OVI Task Force urges any drivers to make arrangements to get home safely if they plan to consume alcohol.

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