Local Pennsylvania State Police will conduct a DUI checkpoint sometime between Dec. 16 and Dec. 18.

“The Pennsylvania State Police in Warren would like to remind the public about the dangers of driving while impaired with alcohol or drugs,” Capt. Mark Van Volkenburg said. “This problem continues to persist, causing needless deaths every year.”

He encouraged those planning to drink to designate a driver.

“We would like to also caution about the use of legal and illegal drugs,” he added. “Even the use of prescription drugs can also render an operator incapable of safe vehicle operation.”

In response and “to combat the problems of impaired operators,” per Van Volkenburg, a sobriety checkpoint is set for sometime between Dec. 16 and Dec. 18 “to deter driving under the influence infractions.

“Please keep yourself and other(s) safe, don’t drink and drive.”