Authorities to Conduct DWI Checkpoint in Calcasieu Parish on September 9

Published September 09, 2022

Authorities to Conduct DWI Checkpoint in Calcasieu Parish on September 9

Lake Charles, Louisiana – On September 9, 2022, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office announced that in a continuing effort to keep the citizens of Calcasieu Parish safe, the CPSO will be conducting a DWI checkpoint at an undisclosed location in the parish today, September 9.

According to authorities, this checkpoint will target individuals driving under the influence of alcohol and narcotics, which has been proven to be very effective in discouraging citizens from driving while impaired, and people are more likely to designate a driver when they know sobriety checkpoints are being conducted.

This checkpoint is funded by a grant from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.

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