On June 7, officers of the Hays Police Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint in the 1000 block of Vine Street. The checkpoint ran from approximately 12:30 to 2:30 a.m.

The purpose of the checkpoint was to improve the safety of our community by identifying impaired drivers and removing them from the roadway. As a result of the checkpoint, 12 drivers were given on-site sobriety tests resulting in five driving under the influence arrests. One underage consumption of alcohol arrest and one interference with law enforcement arrest also were made.

The event was conducted in accordance with the Kansas Department of Transportation Impaired Driving Deterrence Program.

The Hays Police Department reminds who have been drinking to call Safe Ride at (785) 621-2580 or use a designated driver.