Montgomery County Announces OVI Checkpoints Tonight

Police will conduct sobriety checks at two locations in Dayton from 6 PM to midnight.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 9:05pm

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The Dayton Police Department and the Combined Agency OVI Task Force of Montgomery County will be conducting two separate sobriety checkpoints in Dayton tonight from 6 PM to midnight. The first checkpoint will be on South Main and West Stewart Streets, and the second will be at the intersection of South Patterson Boulevard and West Stewart Street.

Why it matters

Driving under the influence puts everyone on the road at risk, and law enforcement is taking steps to identify and remove impaired drivers from the roads in an effort to improve public safety.

The details

The checkpoints are part of an ongoing effort by local law enforcement to crack down on drunk and impaired driving. Drivers who are found to be operating a vehicle while impaired can face severe legal consequences.

  • The checkpoints will be in effect tonight, March 28, 2026, from 6 PM until midnight.

The players

Dayton Police Department

The local law enforcement agency conducting the sobriety checkpoints in Dayton.

Combined Agency OVI Task Force of Montgomery County

A multi-agency task force working with the Dayton Police Department to enforce impaired driving laws in the area.

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What’s next

The checkpoints will continue throughout the night, and any drivers found to be impaired will be arrested and face legal penalties.

The takeaway

This enforcement effort is a reminder that driving under the influence is a serious crime that puts innocent lives at risk. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and find alternative transportation if they intend to consume alcohol.