The Platte County Sheriff’s Department held two checkpoints during the month of September and said more could be held throughout the month of October.

“We’re getting into the holiday season,” said Sgt. Jeffrey Shanks with the Platte County Sheriff’s Office. “We don’t want to see an increase in DWI related accidents.”

Both checkpoints in Sept. were held on 92 Highway. The first was held Sept. 5 at M-92 and Prairie View Road in Central Platte County.  During that operation 732 vehicles were checked from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. leading to a total of twelve arrests. Five DWI arrests and seven other arrests.

217 cars were checked during the second checkpoint held Sept. 25th at M-92 and North Creek Road in Eastern Platte County. Two DWI arrests and three other arrests were made during that operation that ran from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Shanks said the department is trying to concentrate on areas in the county as well as city limits.

More checkpoints could be coming during the Month of October.  Shanks said by law they are required to inform the public of the possibility but that the exact location and dates are not released.

He said the office has been working with the Missouri Department of Transportation to aid in funding for the operations.

Platte County Sheriff Mark Owen said delays at checkpoints will be brief for most drivers.

“We appreciate the cooperation from the public as we conduct DWI Checkpoints and take drunk drivers off our roads,” said Sheriff Owen.