LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The Maryland State Police Leonardtown Barrack will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in St Mary’s County this Thursday evening August 23, 2018.

The time and location of the check point will not be announced.

The purpose of the checkpoint is to detect and arrest drivers who are driving under the influence.

State Police urge residents and visitors alike to use a designated driver if they plan on consuming alcohol or drugs that impair their ability to drive.