Crime & Safety

Solon Police Reveal Location of Saturday's Drunk Driving Checkpoint

Police will conduct a sobriety checkpoint tonight on Aurora Road between Solon Road and Solon Boulevard

Solon Police will conduct a drunk driving checkpoint tonight on Aurora Road in an effort to discourage drinking and driving this holiday weekend.

The checkpoint will be located between Solon Road and Solon Boulevard, police announced today in a news release.

Lt. Bruce Felton, a police spokesman, said the police follow rules in regard to running checkpoints, which include public announcements and random stops -- such as every third car that passes through the blockade.

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Instead of drinking and driving, use a designated driver, call a cab or a family member or stay in a motel.

Another idea suggested by police: If you must drink, do it in your own home.

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Stay tuned to Solon Patch next week for results from the checkpoint.


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