RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia State Police will conduct a Sobriety Checkpoint in Raleigh County on Friday, August 23, 2024.
The checkpoint will be set up along US Rt. 19, approximately 0.1 miles south of the intersection with WV Rt. 41 (Johnstown Road) in the Beckley area.
It will be in operation from 6:00 PM to midnight.
The purpose of this checkpoint is to deter impaired driving and to educate the public about the dangers and legal consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Authorities are encouraging the public to support law enforcement’s efforts to prevent drunk driving by reporting any intoxicated or drug-impaired drivers to the West Virginia State Police, Crime Stoppers of West Virginia, or other local law enforcement agencies.
