# Sobriety Checkpoint Planned in Stutsman County

> North Dakota Highway Patrol sets sobriety checkpoint Friday for 28.4% of road fatalities involving alcohol.
- Title: Sobriety Checkpoint Planned in Stutsman County | Shortify
- Summary: North Dakota Highway Patrol sets sobriety checkpoint Friday for 28.4% of road fatalities involving alcohol. North Dakota Highway Patrol conducts sobriety…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/22/sobriety-checkpoint-patrols-planned-stutsman-county-friday
- Published: 2026-09-22T20:56:19.924+00:00
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## Sobriety checkpoint planned
North Dakota Highway Patrol, Jamestown Police Department and Stutsman County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a sobriety checkpoint at a predetermined location in Stutsman County on Friday, Sept. 25.
## Saturation patrols scheduled
Saturation patrols will also be conducted in the region Friday evening, the patrol said.
## Alcohol-related fatalities
As of Sept. 13, there have been 74 fatalities on North Dakota roadways this year, with 21 of those fatalities, or 28.4%, related to crashes involving alcohol.
## Sgt. King's statement
Sgt. Nate King, North Dakota Highway Patrol southeast regional sergeant, said the enforcement coincides with local events.
## Community safety message
Homecoming Week and the Stockcar Stampede are great opportunities for community to come together and enjoy time with friends and family.
## Vision Zero goal
The patrol said the enforcement is part of its Vision Zero goal, which holds that every life matters and no traffic death is acceptable.
## Key takeaway

North Dakota Highway Patrol conducts sobriety checkpoint Friday targeting alcohol-related crashes after 28.4% of 74 road fatalities this year involved alcohol.