JEFFERSON PARISH – The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office announced that they will be conducting a seatbelt and sobriety checkpoint this week.
With this checkpoint, the JPSO hopes to prevent alcoholic-related injuries and fatalities.
The checkpoint will be on Thursday, May 2, between the hours of 7 P.M. and 2 A.M.
The exact location will not be announced, but it will be on the Eastbank of Jefferson Parish.
The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office would like to remind all motorists to choose a designated driver.
Motorists who are stopped and found to be under the influence will be arrested.
Do not drink and drive.