The Platte County Sheriff’s Office has announced it may be conducting DWI checkpoints throughout the month of May.

The announcement comes just days after the department made 19 arrests during a DWI checkpoint held overnight Friday at Mo. 9 Highway and N. Mattox Rd.

A location was not released for the possible May checkpoints.

Sgt. Jerin Almond said the locations of checkpoints are selected based on a variety of factors including, “The volume of vehicle traffic, the number of alcohol-related crashes and the number of DWI arrests made in those areas.”

Friday 10 arrests were made for impaired drivers.

Platte County Sheriff Mark Owen said it’s a way to make area roadways safer.

“DWI checkpoints are aimed at taking impaired drivers off our roadways by arresting those found to be impaired. Between court costs, bond fees and the loss of your driver’s license, to name a few reasons, the risk is not worth it. If you are going to drink, plan ahead for a safe and sober way home,” Owen said.