OHP Richland Post OVI Checkpoint on US Route 42 Results

Joe Lyons • September 12, 2023

MANSFIELD – The Ohio State Highway Patrol has completed an OVI checkpoint that occurred on September 9th, 2023, on US Route 42, near milepost 15, in Mifflin Township.

The checkpoint was held from 8 PM to 10 PM. During the operational hours, 421 vehicles drove through the checkpoint. One vehicle was diverted and no OVI arrests were made.

After the checkpoint, saturation patrols continued in the area. 27 traffic stops were initiated with four OVI arrests made.

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) assisted with traffic control during the checkpoint.