PIQUA — The Ohio State Highway Patrol has announced that troopers and local law enforcement will operate an OVI checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week.

The county that the checkpoint will take place will be announced the day prior to the checkpoint, and the location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint.

If you plan 10 consume alcohol, designate a driver or make other travel arrangements before you drink Don’t let another life be lost for the senseless and selfish act of getting behind the wheel

impaired.

Operational support for the sobriety checkpoint will be provided by local law enforcement agencies.