A sobriety checkpoint in Buchanan County led to 10 arrests and 15 tickets over St. Patrick’s Day.

According to Capt. James McDonald, Missouri State Highway Patrol commanding officer of Troop H in St. Joseph a checkpoint was held from 8 p.m. to Midnight Tuesday with officers checking drivers of 843 vehicles through the checkpoint.

As a result officers arrested one person for driving while intoxicated, two on felon drug arrests, four for misdemeanor drug arrests and three for misdemeanor arrant arrests. Numerous tickets were also given including, one for failure to wear a seat belt, two child restraint violations, six for no driver’s license and six tickets for driving with a revoked license.

“There is no room for impaired drivers on Missouri roadways. If you choose to drink and drive, you will lose,” Captain McDonald said. “If your plans include consuming alcohol, have a sober designated driver.”