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The Remington Police Department conducted a license/registration checkpoint on Saturday November 21, 2009.

The checkpoint was set up at the intersection of East Main St. and N. Franklin St. between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.

The primary purpose of the checkpoint was to promote overall traffic safety in the community by preventing intoxicated drivers, unlicensed motorists, and unregistered vehicles from operating on public roadways. The checkpoint allowed police officers to check the driver's license and vehicle registration status of individuals passing through the checkpoint.

The Following arrests and charges were made that evening:

• One arrest for possession of a controlled substance (Dilaudid) with intent to distribute, possession of a controlled substance (Cocaine), possession of paraphernalia, and driving on a suspended driver’s license.

• One arrest for Possession of Marijuana

• One arrest for Driving while Intoxicated.


Two additional summonses were issued for driving while suspended along with one unlicensed driver summons.

This checkpoint was conducted in support of the "Click-It or Ticket" campaign.

Traffic checkpoints are a constant in the Remington Police Department's enforcement strategy. The traveling public may expect more checkpoints.